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CXI 844

1987 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,851 mi
Last recorded93,851 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXI 844
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2010 93,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 93,435 miles

off side rear stop lamp slightly dim

Pass 3 Mar 2008 92,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 92,020 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 91,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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CXI 844 is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,007 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 CXI 844, 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 39 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CXI 844?

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What year was CXI 844 registered?

CXI 844 is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is CXI 844 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CXI 844 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CXI 844 have outstanding finance?

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