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E757 UGN

1987 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,979 mi
Last recorded168,979 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE757 UGN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 168,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 168,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bonnet rams very week

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 161,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 157,918 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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E757 UGN is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,007 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 E757 UGN, 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 39 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 E757 UGN registered?

E757 UGN is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 August 1987.

Is E757 UGN safe to buy?

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