MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,201 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil leak
fuel pipes corroding
handbrake efficiency on limit
n/s/f tyre on limit
o/s/f tyre close to limit
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
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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