MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,782 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
fuel pipes corrosion slight
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is E838 HWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for E838 HWP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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