MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,205 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
All brake discs corroded (surface corrosion)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E16 OMA is a 1988 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 E16 OMA, 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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How do I check the history of E16 OMA?
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What year was E16 OMA registered?
E16 OMA is a 1988 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 February 1988.
Is E16 OMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for E16 OMA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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