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E476 MAS

1988 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,667 mi
Last recorded112,667 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW M5140,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE476 MAS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 112,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 112,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 112,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 112,234 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 112,234 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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E476 MAS is a 1988 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 140,471 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 M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E476 MAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E476 MAS registered?

E476 MAS is a 1988 BMW M5, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E476 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E476 MAS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E476 MAS have outstanding finance?

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