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F277 MGR

1988 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,011 mi
Last recorded181,011 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 5 Series142,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 MGR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2009 181,011 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

off side sill holed within prescribed area of drivers seat mounting

Pass 4 Feb 2008 180,125 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 175,677 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 175,628 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 173,455 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 173,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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F277 MGR is a 1988 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 142,360 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 F277 MGR, 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 38 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F277 MGR registered?

F277 MGR is a 1988 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F277 MGR safe to buy?

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