MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,047 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
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Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
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ESU 988 is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1991 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 144,780 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 ESU 988, 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 35 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 ESU 988?
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What year was ESU 988 registered?
ESU 988 is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 January 1991.
Is ESU 988 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ESU 988 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ESU 988 have outstanding finance?
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