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D801 BLL

1987 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,823 mi
Last recorded82,823 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD801 BLL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 82,823 miles

SEE FIRST ADVISORY NOTICE

Fail 14 Sep 2007 82,823 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING ARM BALL JOINT

SMALL HOLE IN O/S OUTER SILL (FRONT JACKING POINT)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 82,823 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 82,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 8 Jun 2005 82,813 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS SHOW REPAIR AND N/SIDE INNER SILL

Fail 8 Jun 2005 82,813 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS SHOW REPAIR AND N/SIDE INNER SILL

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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D801 BLL is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D801 BLL, 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 D801 BLL registered?

D801 BLL is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 January 1987.

Is D801 BLL safe to buy?

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