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1986 BMW 5 Series 3.4L Petrol · D121 RHJ

D121 RHJ

1986 BMW 5 Series (3.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1986. Recorded mileage 67,865 miles. MOT valid until 19/06/2027.

Make & Model
BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin
1986 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/06/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
67,865 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/06/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
3430cc

D121 RHJ Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
  • 67,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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D121 RHJ Mileage History

  1. 22/04/200648,231 mi
  2. 21/06/200754,855 mi+6,624 mi
  3. 16/09/200858,634 mi+3,779 mi
  4. 09/11/200962,038 mi+3,404 mi
  5. 09/03/201162,128 mi+90 mi
  6. 09/03/201162,128 mi
  7. 28/03/201262,441 mi+313 mi
  8. 30/06/201463,003 mi+562 mi
  9. 04/07/201463,003 mi
  10. 15/06/201663,011 mi+8 mi
  11. 02/08/201764,514 mi+1,503 mi
  12. 27/07/201866,365 mi+1,851 mi
  13. 22/08/201966,840 mi+475 mi
  14. 23/06/202066,867 mi+27 mi
  15. 11/05/202267,080 mi+213 mi
  16. 23/05/202367,147 mi+67 mi
  17. 21/06/202467,601 mi+454 mi
  18. 17/06/202567,789 mi+188 mi
  19. 17/06/202667,865 mi+76 mi

Average of roughly 974 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

D121 RHJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 07:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW 5 Series (D121 RHJ) between April 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)”; “Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.

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