MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
both rear suspension bushes deteriorating
front shock are weak
jacking position are corroded
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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E158 HCG is a 1988 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1988 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 142,360 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 E158 HCG, 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 38 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E158 HCG registered?
E158 HCG is a 1988 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E158 HCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for E158 HCG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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