MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,402 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside front tyre perished and cracked sidewall
offside front tyre cracked and perished sidewall
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside front tyre sidewall and tread area perished and cracked
nearside rear tyre sidewall and tread area persihed and cracked
offside rear tyre sidewall and tread area cracked and persihed
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D687 BGX is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D687 BGX, 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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What year was D687 BGX registered?
D687 BGX is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 April 1987.
Is D687 BGX safe to buy?
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