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F130 CTH

1989 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,334 mi
Last recorded88,334 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF130 CTH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 88,334 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 88,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 88,074 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 83,952 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 83,896 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 95,310 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 95,310 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 150,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s front tyres poor condition and n/s rear

Fail 18 Apr 2014 150,676 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s front tyres poor condition and n/s rear

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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F130 CTH is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F130 CTH, 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.

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What year was F130 CTH registered?

F130 CTH is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 January 1989.

Is F130 CTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F130 CTH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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