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D908 OVP

1987 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,819 mi
Last recorded102,819 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD908 OVP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 102,819 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 101,600 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 101,591 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2006 100,064 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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D908 OVP is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D908 OVP, 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 D908 OVP registered?

D908 OVP is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D908 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D908 OVP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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