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D654 YJH

1987 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

202,507 mi
Last recorded202,507 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD654 YJH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2006 202,507 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 202,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Corrosion on o/s/f & n/s/f sills

Engine overheating.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

n/s/f brake hose mounting.

n/s/r parking brake (low reading.)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 May 2006 202,300 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front service brakes out of balance 20%

fuel pipes corroded

parking brake effort 18%

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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D654 YJH is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D654 YJH, 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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D654 YJH is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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