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D878 YAU

1987 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,739 mi
Last recorded133,739 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD878 YAU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 133,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 131,841 miles

advise release button on hand brake ok at time of test

brake warning light on

deteriortion of front number plate ok at time of test

Pass 10 May 2007 129,934 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 129,925 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 129,880 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D878 YAU is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D878 YAU, 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 D878 YAU registered?

D878 YAU is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D878 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D878 YAU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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