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D491 SDT

1987 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,576 mi
Last recorded213,576 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD491 SDT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 213,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp levelling device has been removed.

Fail 23 Oct 2025 213,576 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 213,506 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 213,421 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box to first balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 213,420 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box to first balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 213,346 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 213,173 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 212,440 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 210,909 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 210,887 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Feb 2007 210,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise underside of vehicle very corroded but not holed

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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D491 SDT is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D491 SDT, 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 D491 SDT registered?

D491 SDT is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 June 1987.

Is D491 SDT safe to buy?

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