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D529 WCD

1987 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,712 mi
Last recorded63,712 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD529 WCD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 63,712 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 62,529 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 60,969 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 60,194 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 59,639 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 59,004 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 58,583 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 58,557 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached bolt missing on o/s front lower suspension near ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front exhaust pipe to manifold stud sheared

Pass 30 Oct 2018 58,550 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,523 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,521 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,934 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 12 May 2012 55,729 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 55,378 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 55,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 55,136 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,940 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,989 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 53,614 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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D529 WCD is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 D529 WCD, 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 D529 WCD registered?

D529 WCD is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D529 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D529 WCD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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