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E90 JPX

1987 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,076 mi
Last recorded90,076 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE90 JPX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 90,076 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 89,663 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres perished

Fail 3 Jun 2009 89,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2006 89,627 miles

rear tyres low on tread on edges near to / on limit.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 89,627 miles

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

all tyres perished, brake discs rusty & n/s/f tyre wonr near to limit.

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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E90 JPX is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,788cc 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 E90 JPX, 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

How do I check the history of E90 JPX?

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What year was E90 JPX registered?

E90 JPX is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E90 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E90 JPX 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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