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C173 JOE

1991 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,450 mi
Last recorded88,450 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC173 JOE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 88,450 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 88,315 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view laminated (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 87,439 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 87,439 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,172 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,946 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 86,707 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,448 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 86,223 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,956 miles

Oil leak

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,577 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,112 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 84,547 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,011 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,454 miles

center exhaust rubber split but exhaust still adequetley supported

Pass 22 Jan 2010 81,423 miles

slight play in steering where steering box fitted detected at road wheels

Pass 17 Jan 2009 79,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 16 Jan 2009 79,980 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 19 Jan 2008 78,701 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 77,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 77,614 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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C173 JOE is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1991 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 144,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C173 JOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C173 JOE registered?

C173 JOE is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is C173 JOE safe to buy?

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