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A16 NXN

1989 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

166,371 mi
Last recorded166,371 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NXN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2007 166,371 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal fuel and brake pipes have signs of corrosion, all ok at present moment

nearside front flexy brake hose had signs of dampness, wiped clean and assesed under presure is NOT leaking.

signs of corrosion on both outer sills, small hole on the nearside front outer sill, but not within 30cm of a low bearing point

signs of perishing on both the rear anti-roll bar tie bar bush's

Pass 26 Apr 2006 158,454 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 158,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front thrust arms bushes weaked

both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes crack

nearside main beam glass broken

nearside rear tyre inner edge wear out

offside head light glass broken

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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A16 NXN is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A16 NXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A16 NXN?

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What year was A16 NXN registered?

A16 NXN is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 April 1989.

Is A16 NXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 NXN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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