MOT Status
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86,417 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
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E953 JOW is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 E953 JOW, 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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How do I check the history of E953 JOW?
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What year was E953 JOW registered?
E953 JOW is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 November 1987.
Is E953 JOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E953 JOW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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