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G148 CKV

1990 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,356 mi
Last recorded202,356 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG148 CKV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 202,356 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 193,163 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 192,929 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 183,668 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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G148 CKV is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,986cc 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 G148 CKV, 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 G148 CKV registered?

G148 CKV is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 1990.

Is G148 CKV safe to buy?

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