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F118 WGL

1989 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,837 mi
Last recorded164,837 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF118 WGL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 164,837 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 164,835 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 155,497 miles

steering and suspension worn,fuel smel under bonnett

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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F118 WGL is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F118 WGL, 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 F118 WGL registered?

F118 WGL is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 1989.

Is F118 WGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F118 WGL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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