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D705 MEC

1987 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,357 mi
Last recorded65,357 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD705 MEC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,357 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,382 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,005 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 63,908 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,546 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 63,393 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,867 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,478 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,269 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 59,114 miles

brake pipes on rear are starting to show signs of age and corrosion

front brake disc's are starting to pit both n/s and o/s

front section of brake pipes have been greased

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r half shaft is leaking oil

rear brake disc's are starting to pit

Fail 8 Oct 2010 59,114 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes on rear are starting to show signs of age and corrosion

front brake disc's are starting to pit both n/s and o/s

front section of brake pipes have been greased

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r half shaft is leaking oil

rear brake disc's are starting to pit

Pass 4 May 2006 56,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D705 MEC is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D705 MEC, 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 D705 MEC registered?

D705 MEC is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 May 1987.

Is D705 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D705 MEC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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