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AIG 3238

1989 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,082 mi
Last recorded149,082 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 3238
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2008 149,082 miles

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

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

both drop link rubber covers split front

Pass 19 Mar 2007 146,232 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 141,031 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 141,031 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise- rear suspension mounting bushes are perishing and should be replaced in near future. †

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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AIG 3238 is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AIG 3238, 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 AIG 3238 registered?

AIG 3238 is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is AIG 3238 safe to buy?

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