1987 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · D90 VRR
1987 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 93,148 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D90 VRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/07/2024
- 93,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D90 VRR 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 (D90 VRR) between November 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
D90 VRR Mileage History
- 11/11/202192,339 mi
- 09/01/202392,689 mi+350 mi
- 26/07/202392,695 mi+6 mi
- 28/07/202392,699 mi+4 mi
- 25/07/202493,148 mi+449 mi
Average of roughly 299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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