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G434 PFR

1990 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

239,322 mi
Last recorded239,322 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG434 PFR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2008 239,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 236,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

oil low(topped up 1l)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 236,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 236,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 233,797 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 233,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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G434 PFR is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G434 PFR, 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 G434 PFR registered?

G434 PFR is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 July 1990.

Is G434 PFR safe to buy?

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