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D860 TLG

1987 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,294 mi
Last recorded154,294 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD860 TLG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 154,294 miles

both rear sub frame bushes starting to split

engine oil leack

near side front inner sill corred and holed not within 30cm

near side rear inner sill rusty

rear exhaust box pipe been welded

underbody coated in undersill

Fail 17 Oct 2007 154,294 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both rear sub frame bushes starting to split

car slightly hunting

engine oil leack

near side front inner sill corred and holed not within 30cm

near side rear inner sill rusty

rear exhaust box pipe been welded

underbody coated in undersill

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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D860 TLG is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D860 TLG, 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 D860 TLG registered?

D860 TLG is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D860 TLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D860 TLG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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