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G208 GON

1990 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,046 mi
Last recorded141,046 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG208 GON
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 141,046 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2008

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 139,509 miles

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2007

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 138,863 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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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?

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