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A8 XGH

1989 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,280 mi
Last recorded167,280 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XGH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 167,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 167,278 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 163,416 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 163,416 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 160,600 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 160,587 miles

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)

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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