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E838 HWP

1988 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

159,782 mi
Last recorded159,782 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW M5140,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE838 HWP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 159,782 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 159,771 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 159,753 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 159,744 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 159,736 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 159,723 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 159,714 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 159,661 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 159,604 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 159,595 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 159,543 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 159,522 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 159,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 159,491 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 159,491 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 159,480 miles

fuel pipes corrosion slight

Fail 29 Mar 2011 159,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake pipes corrosion slightly

fuel pipes corrosion slight

slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Apr 2010 159,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 159,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 159,430 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 159,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 159,371 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 159,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2006 159,323 miles

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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E838 HWP is a 1988 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E838 HWP, 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 E838 HWP registered?

E838 HWP is a 1988 BMW M5, first registered on 16 February 1988.

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