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BWS 616S

1989 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,590 mi
Last recorded163,590 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 616S
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 163,590 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 153,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 148,768 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 148,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BWS 616S is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc 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 BWS 616S, 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 BWS 616S?

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What year was BWS 616S registered?

BWS 616S is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is BWS 616S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWS 616S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BWS 616S have outstanding finance?

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