MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,386 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
battery box corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect upside down (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect upside down (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
battery box corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nails in n/side front tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E213 BMW is a 1988 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 E213 BMW, 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 E213 BMW registered?
E213 BMW is a 1988 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 January 1988.
Is E213 BMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E213 BMW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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