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G391 VPK

1990 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,799 mi
Last recorded141,799 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG391 VPK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 141,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 141,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 137,498 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 133,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 124,142 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 124,138 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 113,099 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 113,099 miles

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

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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G391 VPK is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G391 VPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G391 VPK registered?

G391 VPK is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 April 1990.

Is G391 VPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G391 VPK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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