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BRU 326K

1989 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 326K
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2007

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 106,294 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 106,294 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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BRU 326K is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BRU 326K, 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 BRU 326K registered?

BRU 326K is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is BRU 326K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 326K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BRU 326K have outstanding finance?

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