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E119 BGJ

1988 BMW Unknown

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,799 mi
Last recorded67,799 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE119 BGJ
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 67,799 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?

Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
2,543
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
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E119 BGJ is a 1988 BMW Unknown in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a BMW Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E119 BGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 38 years old, this BMW Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E119 BGJ?

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What year was E119 BGJ registered?

E119 BGJ is a 1988 BMW Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E119 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E119 BGJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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