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G140 JCX

1990 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,736 mi
Last recorded159,736 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG140 JCX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 159,736 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 10 Oct 2007 157,256 miles

Front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint †rubbers split

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 154,115 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 153,886 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 146,203 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
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G140 JCX is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G140 JCX, 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

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What year was G140 JCX registered?

G140 JCX is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G140 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G140 JCX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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