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D40 HAE

1987 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,780 mi
Last recorded97,780 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD40 HAE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 97,780 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 97,673 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

near side rear light lens damaged

oil light flickers

Pass 13 Dec 2006 94,742 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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D40 HAE is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D40 HAE, 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 D40 HAE registered?

D40 HAE is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is D40 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D40 HAE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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