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F131 PYW

1989 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,192 mi
Last recorded137,192 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 PYW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 137,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 132,634 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 132,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 129,611 miles

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

rear box heat shield loose

slight play in offside rear knuckle joint

Pass 19 Aug 2005 126,766 miles

fuel pipes from front to back corroded

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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F131 PYW is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F131 PYW, 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 F131 PYW registered?

F131 PYW is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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