MOT Status
Mileage
134,397 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
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D498 UGN is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D498 UGN, 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.
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D498 UGN is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 1987.
Is D498 UGN safe to buy?
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