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E917 JKS

1987 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,404 mi
Last recorded192,404 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE917 JKS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2006 192,404 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 192,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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E917 JKS is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E917 JKS, 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 E917 JKS registered?

E917 JKS is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E917 JKS safe to buy?

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