CarVerify

Free Car Check

F176 UDX

1989 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2986cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,829 mi
Last recorded113,829 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF176 UDX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2007 113,829 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 107,085 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 107,085 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F176 UDX is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 F176 UDX, 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 F176 UDX?

You can check the full history of F176 UDX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F176 UDX registered?

F176 UDX is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is F176 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F176 UDX 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 F176 UDX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F176 UDX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.