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F167 BON

1989 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

203,554 mi
Last recorded203,554 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF167 BON
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 203,554 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 203,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2006 203,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 195,643 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 195,643 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r inner and outter sills surface rusty.

o/s/r inner and outter sills surface rusty.

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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F167 BON is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F167 BON, 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 F167 BON registered?

F167 BON is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 April 1989.

Is F167 BON safe to buy?

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