1987 BMW 5 Series 3.4L Petrol · D621 LFX
1987 BMW 5 Series (3.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 150,995 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D621 LFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 150,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D621 LFX 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 (D621 LFX) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 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 (11 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Fuel hose leaking Near nearside rear floor pan (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
D621 LFX Mileage History
- 29/11/2022149,988 mi
- 20/01/2023150,049 mi+61 mi
- 10/10/2024150,955 mi+906 mi
- 25/10/2024150,956 mi+1 mi
- 29/04/2026150,995 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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