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CRH 652X

1990 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

103,508 mi
Last recorded103,508 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRH 652X
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2008 103,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 99,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT TO BACK FUEL LINES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT SILL HOLED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING MOUNTS CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR DIFF HAS SLIGHT LEAK ON IT

Fail 24 Jul 2007 99,942 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid level low

front to back fuel lines corroded

nearside front sill holed but not in a prescribed area

offside and nearside rear coil spring mounts corroded but not seriously weakend

rear diff has slight leak on it

Pass 14 Jul 2006 97,958 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 97,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear and nearside rear coil spring mounts corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Jul 2005 96,504 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 96,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

the nearside front sill is holed and corroded outside of the prescribed area

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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CRH 652X is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1990 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 143,444 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 CRH 652X, 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 36 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 CRH 652X registered?

CRH 652X is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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