MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,149 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front bumper insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Petrol tank damaged
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Petrol tank damaged
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F103 UPE is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 144,205 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F103 UPE, 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 37 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 F103 UPE?
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What year was F103 UPE registered?
F103 UPE is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 January 1989.
Is F103 UPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for F103 UPE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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