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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear drop link bush`s starting to split
exhaust mounting on gearbox in poor condition
o/s front outer sill rusty and holed around front jacking point
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
noise on front suspension
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f drop link top gaiter split
noise on o/s front suispension unable to locate
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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F379 UHJ is a 1988 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F379 UHJ, 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 F379 UHJ registered?
F379 UHJ is a 1988 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F379 UHJ safe to buy?
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