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E880 XHS

1987 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,437 mi
Last recorded87,437 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE880 XHS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 87,437 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 87,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

vehicle has coolant leak [water pump area]

Pass 21 Aug 2006 80,526 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 80,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion on offside rear arch and sill

Pass 28 Sep 2005 80,088 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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E880 XHS is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E880 XHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E880 XHS registered?

E880 XHS is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E880 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E880 XHS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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