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G380 RFV

1990 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,600 mi
Last recorded134,600 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG380 RFV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 134,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 122,500 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 121,313 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 119,907 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

vechile over heats

Fail 15 Dec 2005 119,904 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

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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G380 RFV is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G380 RFV, 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 G380 RFV registered?

G380 RFV is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 January 1990.

Is G380 RFV safe to buy?

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