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G146 RFL

1990 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,183 mi
Last recorded158,183 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG146 RFL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 158,183 miles

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f seat belt starting to fry on sides

o/s/r tyre starting to wear close to limit of 1,6mm

rear axle oil leak

rear n/plate cracked and backing starting to come away from plate

slight play in o/s/f track rod ball joint

Pass 7 May 2010 154,605 miles

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)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 150,146 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 148,347 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes show corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2007 148,286 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel pipes show corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2006 140,691 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil

rear sub frame bushes worn

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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G146 RFL is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G146 RFL, 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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G146 RFL is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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