MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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ALL UNDERSIDE SHOWING RUST
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
HAD WELDING DONE 2 O/S N/S FRONT FLOORS 2 SILLS UNDERSEALD
PETROL PIPES CORRISION NOT LEEKING
Propshaft component defective
ROAD TESTED BRAKES 59 22
Spare tyre defective
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G208 GON is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G208 GON, 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 G208 GON registered?
G208 GON is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 January 1990.
Is G208 GON safe to buy?
The MOT history for G208 GON shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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