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A8 SBX

1991 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,193 mi
Last recorded116,193 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SBX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 116,193 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 116,193 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 116,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 107,480 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 103,960 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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A8 SBX is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 144,780 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 A8 SBX, 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 35 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 SBX registered?

A8 SBX is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 1991.

Is A8 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 SBX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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