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G359 TFG

1990 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,605 mi
Last recorded129,605 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG359 TFG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2008 129,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 129,055 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 127,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 125,856 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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G359 TFG is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,796cc 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 G359 TFG, 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 G359 TFG registered?

G359 TFG is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 1990.

Is G359 TFG safe to buy?

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