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F130 PYV

1989 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,189 mi
Last recorded167,189 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF130 PYV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 167,189 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 160,969 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 160,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 PYV is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in White 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 F130 PYV, 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

How do I check the history of F130 PYV?

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What year was F130 PYV registered?

F130 PYV is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is F130 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F130 PYV 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.

Does F130 PYV have outstanding finance?

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