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F115 CSM

1989 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,758 mi
Last recorded180,758 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF115 CSM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2007 180,758 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2006 164,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all three rear seat belt locks sticking due to dog hairs

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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F115 CSM is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F115 CSM, 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 F115 CSM registered?

F115 CSM is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is F115 CSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F115 CSM shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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