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D407 EPO

1987 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,909 mi
Last recorded185,909 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD407 EPO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 185,909 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

UNDERSIDE RUSTY

Fail 18 Dec 2024 185,908 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underside very rusty

Pass 20 May 2022 185,903 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Low effort on nearside parking brake

Parking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

Underside very rusty in places

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 19 May 2022 185,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Low effort on nearside parking brake

Parking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

Underside very rusty in places

Fail 20 Aug 2019 185,892 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 185,824 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 185,824 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 185,636 miles

Engine rpm slightly high but just under limit

Nearside Front Slight corrosion to under bonnet

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear drivshaft outer gaiter split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside washer jet misaligned but windscreen clearing via other means

Rear seats missing and unable to inspect seatbelts

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside floor pans

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch

Underside fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 185,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt left (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering link rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine rpm slightly high but just under limit

Nearside Front Slight corrosion to under bonnet

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear drivshaft outer gaiter split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside washer jet misaligned but windscreen clearing via other means

Rear seats missing and unable to inspect seatbelts

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside floor pans

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch

Underside fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 188,558 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 185,239 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 184,361 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 184,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 184,153 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Park brake hard to apply.

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats removed, front seats fixed, 3 point harness.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 183,798 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 180,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn outer 3/4.

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D407 EPO is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D407 EPO, 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.

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D407 EPO is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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