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F289 KAO

1989 BMW M5

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 BMW M5194,554 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF289 KAO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,146 miles

slight play in rear antiroll bar rubber bushes

Fail 13 Apr 2011 59,146 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

rear bumper cover missing

slight play in rear antiroll bar rubber bushes

Fail 28 Feb 2011 59,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake discs coated in light rust

o/s/f tyre getting perished and cracked

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or outside the vehicle

rear anti roll bat link bushes have slight play and are getting perished

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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F289 KAO is a 1989 BMW M5 in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 194,554 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 M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F289 KAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F289 KAO registered?

F289 KAO is a 1989 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F289 KAO safe to buy?

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