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F47 MLN

1988 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,201 mi
Last recorded164,201 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 5 Series142,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF47 MLN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 164,201 miles

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroding

handbrake efficiency on limit

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 3 May 2007 164,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Feb 2006 146,830 miles

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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F47 MLN is a 1988 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F47 MLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F47 MLN?

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What year was F47 MLN registered?

F47 MLN is a 1988 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F47 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F47 MLN 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.

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