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BIG 2202

1989 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

148,024 mi
Last recorded148,024 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2202
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 148,024 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 148,024 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 147,485 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 138,097 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 138,097 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BIG 2202 is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 BIG 2202, 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 BIG 2202 registered?

BIG 2202 is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is BIG 2202 safe to buy?

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