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G383 UMB

1990 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,231 mi
Last recorded147,231 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG383 UMB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 147,231 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 146,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 145,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 145,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 143,426 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 141,889 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 138,980 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes unions & ferrules.

Corrosion to exhaust system.

Corrosion to rear discs.

Deterioration to front number plate.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear anti roll bar links deteriorated.

Underneath of vehicle covred in wax-oil.

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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G383 UMB is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G383 UMB, 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 G383 UMB registered?

G383 UMB is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G383 UMB safe to buy?

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