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D400 CLF

1987 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,874 mi
Last recorded176,874 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD400 CLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 176,874 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 174,952 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 172,532 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 168,293 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 141,768 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 163,854 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 163,850 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 161,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 161,511 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 161,511 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn bot sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Apr 2011 161,510 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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D400 CLF is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D400 CLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D400 CLF registered?

D400 CLF is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 1987.

Is D400 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D400 CLF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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