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D838 YPC

1987 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,349 mi
Last recorded159,349 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD838 YPC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 159,349 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 158,505 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 158,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 158,003 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 157,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 156,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 154,588 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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D838 YPC is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D838 YPC, 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

How do I check the history of D838 YPC?

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What year was D838 YPC registered?

D838 YPC is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 January 1987.

Is D838 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D838 YPC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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