1986 BMW 5 Series 3.4L Petrol · D151 OET
1986 BMW 5 Series (3.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 166,735 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D151 OET Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 166,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D151 OET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW 5 Series (D151 OET) between October 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
D151 OET Mileage History
- 19/10/2005151,827 mi
- 10/05/2007151,963 mi+136 mi
- 17/05/2007151,967 mi+4 mi
- 16/06/2008154,452 mi+2,485 mi
- 20/06/2009156,462 mi+2,010 mi
- 09/06/2016162,607 mi+6,145 mi
- 06/06/2017163,219 mi+612 mi
- 07/06/2017163,219 mi
- 31/08/2018163,469 mi+250 mi
- 28/08/2019163,605 mi+136 mi
- 20/08/2020163,637 mi+32 mi
- 09/05/2022163,888 mi+251 mi
- 20/04/2023164,236 mi+348 mi
- 17/05/2024165,079 mi+843 mi
- 14/05/2025166,098 mi+1,019 mi
- 06/05/2026166,735 mi+637 mi
Average of roughly 726 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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