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D456 SGN

1987 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,984 mi
Last recorded116,984 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD456 SGN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 116,984 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rears lower swivel arm ball joint dust cover split/cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2021 116,963 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center by anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 30 Mar 2021 115,769 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 115,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 115,207 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes on rear trayling arms rusty.

front discs worn.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 115,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened split. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension leg. (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint by pump. (2.3.3b)

brake pipes on both rear trayling arms rusting.

front discs worn.

rear discs rusty worn and pitted pad not wearing across all of discs.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 115,099 miles

both brake pipes on rear trayling arms rusting.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,807 miles

brake pipes on rear trayling arms rusty

Pass 3 May 2014 114,273 miles

plastic covers over outter sills

Fail 3 May 2014 114,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic covers over outter sills

Pass 17 May 2013 112,867 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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D456 SGN is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D456 SGN, 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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D456 SGN is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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