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E800 ACD

1987 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,240 mi
Last recorded233,240 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE800 ACD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 233,240 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 25 Feb 2023 229,501 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 229,501 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 228,425 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 213,207 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 213,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion around offside front jacking point

rear axle bushes weak

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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E800 ACD is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E800 ACD, 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 E800 ACD registered?

E800 ACD is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 August 1987.

Is E800 ACD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E800 ACD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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