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D836 DSX

1987 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,499 mi
Last recorded91,499 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD836 DSX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 91,499 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 81,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 81,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

front & rear frams rusty

n/side rear sill & o/side rear sills rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2006 79,658 miles

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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D836 DSX is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D836 DSX, 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 D836 DSX registered?

D836 DSX is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 February 1987.

Is D836 DSX safe to buy?

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