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G424 HOS

1990 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,790 mi
Last recorded139,790 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG424 HOS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 139,790 miles

all the metal brake pipes are showing corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2007 139,130 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2007 139,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2006 139,111 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 139,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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G424 HOS is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G424 HOS, 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

How do I check the history of G424 HOS?

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What year was G424 HOS registered?

G424 HOS is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 January 1990.

Is G424 HOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G424 HOS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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