MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,280 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)
o/s/r door will not open
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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A8 XGH is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A8 XGH, 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.
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What year was A8 XGH registered?
A8 XGH is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is A8 XGH safe to buy?
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