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E464 XKP

1988 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,918 mi
Last recorded164,918 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 5 Series142,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE464 XKP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009 164,918 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 164,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 156,586 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 148,089 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 May 2007 188,080 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 139,172 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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E464 XKP is a 1988 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E464 XKP, 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 E464 XKP registered?

E464 XKP is a 1988 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E464 XKP safe to buy?

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