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D725 TJO

1987 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,210 mi
Last recorded136,210 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD725 TJO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 136,210 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 136,200 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 135,989 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

drivers door corroded and damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2013 135,989 miles

drivers door corroded and damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 135,909 miles

drivers door damaged and corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 135,903 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

drivers door damaged and corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 135,229 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 135,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 132,819 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 132,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 128,614 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 125,304 miles

o/side front door rusty top & bootom

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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D725 TJO is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D725 TJO, 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 D725 TJO registered?

D725 TJO is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 April 1987.

Is D725 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D725 TJO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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