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G418 BAD

1990 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,521 mi
Last recorded116,521 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG418 BAD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 116,521 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Jun 2009 116,521 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,461 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 57,056 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 57,056 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 54,509 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

c/o level on legal limit

Pass 10 Nov 2005 54,509 miles

c/o level on legal limit

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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G418 BAD is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G418 BAD, 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 G418 BAD registered?

G418 BAD is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is G418 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G418 BAD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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