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E928 FPL

1987 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,717 mi
Last recorded163,717 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE928 FPL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 163,717 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

f/no/plate damaged but legible

n/s front a/roll link upper gaiter split

n/s rear arch holed but not sharp

Pass 21 Sep 2006 157,511 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 136,050 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 136,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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E928 FPL is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E928 FPL, 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 E928 FPL registered?

E928 FPL is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 1987.

Is E928 FPL safe to buy?

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