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E128 JPD

1988 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,534 mi
Last recorded120,534 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW M5140,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE128 JPD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2011 120,534 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 120,113 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 117,249 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 114,869 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 114,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 114,098 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2005 113,470 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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E128 JPD is a 1988 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 140,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E128 JPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E128 JPD registered?

E128 JPD is a 1988 BMW M5, first registered on 7 January 1988.

Is E128 JPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E128 JPD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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