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G133 LAW

1990 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,058 mi
Last recorded220,058 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG133 LAW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 220,058 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 209,210 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 209,210 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 192,169 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

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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G133 LAW is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G133 LAW, 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.

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What year was G133 LAW registered?

G133 LAW is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G133 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G133 LAW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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