CarVerify

Free Car Check

FNZ 1031

1990 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,237 mi
Last recorded182,237 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Above 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

RegistrationFNZ 1031
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 182,237 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion on nearside front outer sill

damage to nearside front door

damage to nearside rear door

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 14 Feb 2008 182,237 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

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

corrosion on nearside front outer sill

damage to nearside front door

damage to nearside rear door

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 5 Feb 2007 179,707 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 179,707 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to nearside front jacking point.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 172,477 miles

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

FNZ 1031 is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 143,444 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 FNZ 1031, 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 36 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 FNZ 1031?

You can check the full history of FNZ 1031 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FNZ 1031 registered?

FNZ 1031 is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 January 1990.

Is FNZ 1031 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNZ 1031 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FNZ 1031 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 FNZ 1031. 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.