MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
see vt32 issued 18/04/1970 †exclude items 007 & 014
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
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)
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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E171 MYP is a 1988 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 June 1988.
Is E171 MYP safe to buy?
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