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CNZ 7845

1989 BMW 5 Series

Gold Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,322 mi
Last recorded124,322 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 7845
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 124,322 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

interior mirror missing

rear no/plate discolouring but legible

Fail 16 Apr 2009 124,321 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

interior mirror missing

rear no/plate discolouring but legible

Pass 20 Mar 2008 116,227 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear flexy hoses ferules rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2008 116,227 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear flexy hoses ferules rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2007 116,120 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 116,120 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

all flexy hoses starting to corrode on ferules

Pass 15 Jul 2005 114,584 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CNZ 7845 is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CNZ 7845, 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.

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What year was CNZ 7845 registered?

CNZ 7845 is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is CNZ 7845 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNZ 7845 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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