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E976 TFL

1987 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2674cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

256,761 mi
Last recorded256,761 miles
Recorded on31 May 2006
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE976 TFL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,674cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 31 May 2006 256,761 miles

slight play in both front bottom joints both rear outer void bushes slight play and perrished both front tyres worn on inner plus outer edges of tyres both front stabilizer bars slightly worn

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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E976 TFL is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,674cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 E976 TFL, 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 E976 TFL registered?

E976 TFL is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E976 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E976 TFL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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