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E920 UBA

1987 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,403 mi
Last recorded106,403 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE920 UBA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 106,403 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 106,403 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 106,293 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 106,221 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 106,434 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 106,075 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 106,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre appears to have been run on flat (200/60/390)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 105,548 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 101,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 101,309 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 100,331 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 100,218 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 99,812 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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E920 UBA is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E920 UBA, 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 E920 UBA registered?

E920 UBA is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E920 UBA safe to buy?

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