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E853 BNJ

1987 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,922 mi
Last recorded252,922 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE853 BNJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 252,922 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 252,912 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 251,637 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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E853 BNJ is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E853 BNJ, 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 E853 BNJ registered?

E853 BNJ is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E853 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E853 BNJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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