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E16 OMA

1988 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,205 mi
Last recorded97,205 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 5 Series142,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 OMA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 97,205 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,184 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,184 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,184 miles

All brake discs corroded (surface corrosion)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 95,527 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 95,527 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 92,335 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 92,332 miles

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.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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