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ADZ 3744

1989 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,631 mi
Last recorded191,631 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADZ 3744
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 191,631 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 191,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 189,233 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 189,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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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ADZ 3744 is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc 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 ADZ 3744, 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 ADZ 3744 registered?

ADZ 3744 is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is ADZ 3744 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADZ 3744 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADZ 3744 have outstanding finance?

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