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B3 RMA

1989 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,605 mi
Last recorded136,605 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 RMA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 136,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 135,530 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2007 135,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 134,833 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 134,833 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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B3 RMA is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B3 RMA, 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

How do I check the history of B3 RMA?

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What year was B3 RMA registered?

B3 RMA is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is B3 RMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 RMA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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