MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,203 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
general oil leaks
rear fuel lines corroding.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside rear floor area holed and corroded.
nearside washer weak
offside rear pad sensor disconected
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside rear floor area holed and corroded.
nearside washer weak
offside rear pad sensor wire disconnected.
rear fuel lines corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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D497 ABL is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 D497 ABL, 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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D497 ABL is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 June 1987.
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