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E171 MYP

1988 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,909 mi
Last recorded179,909 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 5 Series142,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE171 MYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 179,909 miles

see vt32 issued 18/04/1970 †exclude items 007 & 014

Fail 18 Apr 2007 179,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

20% front brake imbalance

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

all brake pipes at rear corroding

both handbrake cables ,casings corroded

both sills weak at front jacking points

exhaust front bracket weak

heavy perishing , front fuel hose

nearside rear wishbone ,pitman link has wear

two exhaust mounts perishing

unable to open nearside rear door

Pass 12 Apr 2006 178,508 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 178,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 178,483 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear suspension struts ,upper cups corroded

brake noise nearside rear

corrosion both front floors / sills

exhaust front bracket weak / corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2005 169,830 miles

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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E171 MYP is a 1988 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E171 MYP, 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 E171 MYP registered?

E171 MYP is a 1988 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E171 MYP safe to buy?

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