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A3 OLV

1989 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

233,000 mi
Last recorded233,000 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OLV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2007 233,000 miles

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

nail in tyre

pads disc worn and slighty scord

pipes corroded

slight play link arm anti roll bar off side

Fail 12 Jan 2007 233,000 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe corroded

slight play in sreering

Pass 1 Feb 2006 190,000 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 19,000 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A3 OLV is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A3 OLV, 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 A3 OLV registered?

A3 OLV is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is A3 OLV safe to buy?

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