1987 BMW 5 Series 3.4L Petrol · D555 ESP
1987 BMW 5 Series (3.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 138,252 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D555 ESP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 138,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D555 ESP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 5 Series (D555 ESP) between February 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
D555 ESP Mileage History
- 04/02/2022135,967 mi
- 03/05/2023136,381 mi+414 mi
- 06/05/2023136,390 mi+9 mi
- 02/08/2025136,629 mi+239 mi
- 11/08/2026138,252 mi+1,623 mi
Average of roughly 506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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