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D387 YDP

1987 BMW 520

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,569 mi
Last recorded61,569 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1987 BMW 520120,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD387 YDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 61,569 miles

Rear axle carrier bushes are deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 61,567 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear axle carrier bushes are deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,387 miles

Rear axle carrier bushes starting to seperate

Rear fuel pipes stained

tyres perished in tread pattern and side walls

Fail 3 Aug 2018 61,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle carrier bushes starting to seperate

Rear fuel pipes stained

tyres perished in tread pattern and side walls

Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,815 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 60,158 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 58,956 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,559 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,500 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,477 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,253 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 57,252 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,796 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,540 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,734 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 55,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 55,473 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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D387 YDP is a 1987 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1987 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 120,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D387 YDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D387 YDP registered?

D387 YDP is a 1987 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D387 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D387 YDP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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