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ANU 875A

1989 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,125 mi
Last recorded156,125 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANU 875A
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 156,125 miles

both rear upper spring cups starting to corrode

brake & fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode

damp area on fuel filter

offside outer sill starting to corrode at front

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight water leak from auto choke area

Fail 5 Mar 2008 156,125 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear upper spring cups starting to corrode

brake & fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode

damp area on fuel filter

offside outer sill starting to corrode at front

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight water leak from auto choke area

Pass 6 Dec 2006 150,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 144,031 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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ANU 875A is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 ANU 875A, 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 ANU 875A registered?

ANU 875A is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is ANU 875A safe to buy?

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