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E326 GCF

1988 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,121 mi
Last recorded89,121 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 5 Series142,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE326 GCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 89,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,007 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 88,913 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 88,893 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 88,802 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 88,802 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,749 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,675 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2014 86,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 86,433 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,116 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,689 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 83,802 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 883,792 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 83,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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E326 GCF is a 1988 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E326 GCF, 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 E326 GCF registered?

E326 GCF is a 1988 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 February 1988.

Is E326 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E326 GCF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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