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E213 BMW

1988 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,386 mi
Last recorded122,386 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW 5 Series142,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE213 BMW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 122,386 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,123 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 119,879 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 119,870 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 77,914 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 130,012 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 73,005 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 67,293 miles

nails in n/side front tyre

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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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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