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F152 DFL

1989 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

222,049 mi
Last recorded222,049 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF152 DFL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2007 222,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 220,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F152 DFL is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F152 DFL, 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 F152 DFL registered?

F152 DFL is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F152 DFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F152 DFL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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