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D621 LFX

1987 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,995 mi
Last recorded150,995 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD621 LFX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 150,995 miles

Hand brake travel

N/S rear back plate corroded

O/S rear back plate corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 150,956 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front bolt loose body stiffening bar

Offside Front floor / jacking point corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

body panel underneath battery and ABS pump has corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2024 150,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear corrosion to brake back plate

Offside Front bolt loose on body stiffening bar

Offside Front damage/ corrosion to floor and jacking point

Offside Rear corrosion to brake back plate

Panel under battery and abs pump has corrosion

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 150,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Panel under battery and abs pump has corrosion

Windscreen has slight damage (chip) but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 29 Nov 2022 149,988 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking Near nearside rear floor pan (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Stuck behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Panel under battery and abs pump has corrosion

Windscreen has slight damage (chip) but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 19 Nov 2021 148,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 146,871 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 145,281 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 145,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2015 145,202 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 145,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both sills corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 144,730 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 142,606 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 140,167 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 133,915 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 103,577 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 103,577 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 130,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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D621 LFX is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D621 LFX, 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

How do I check the history of D621 LFX?

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What year was D621 LFX registered?

D621 LFX is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D621 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D621 LFX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D621 LFX have outstanding finance?

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