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F125 SPG

1989 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,350 mi
Last recorded154,350 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 SPG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 154,350 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 154,312 miles

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 145,710 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 140,604 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 140,604 miles

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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F125 SPG is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F125 SPG, 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 F125 SPG registered?

F125 SPG is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F125 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F125 SPG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F125 SPG have outstanding finance?

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