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A18 SHJ

1989 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,090 mi
Last recorded205,090 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SHJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2009 205,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 197,434 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 191,289 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A18 SHJ is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A18 SHJ, 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

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What year was A18 SHJ registered?

A18 SHJ is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 1989.

Is A18 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 SHJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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