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G203 OAM

1990 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

196,443 mi
Last recorded196,443 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2005
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG203 OAM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2005 196,443 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G203 OAM is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G203 OAM, 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 G203 OAM registered?

G203 OAM is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G203 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G203 OAM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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