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DHZ 5701

1989 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,593 mi
Last recorded154,593 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 5701
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 154,593 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 154,566 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 142,785 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

hardly any clearance of front tyres with suspension legs when weight is on tyres

Fail 20 Nov 2006 142,771 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

hardly any clearance of front tyres with suspension legs when weight is on tyres

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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DHZ 5701 is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DHZ 5701, 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 DHZ 5701 registered?

DHZ 5701 is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 September 1989.

Is DHZ 5701 safe to buy?

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