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G448 BDU

1990 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,108 mi
Last recorded135,108 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG448 BDU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 135,108 miles

advice as fail 391794097032 as 04/04/2007

rear suspension bush play/cracking

suggest brake check /adjust.

Fail 4 Apr 2007 134,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

anti roll bar drop link arm bushes poor.

corrosion metal brake pipes & sills (damage also n/s/r sill)

dampness by power steering resevoir.

front tres cracking poor.

n/s/f mainbeam lense chip moisture.

part high level brake light in-op.

slight bind n/s/r.

steering column play/feel.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 126,866 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 126,866 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G448 BDU is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G448 BDU, 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 G448 BDU registered?

G448 BDU is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 January 1990.

Is G448 BDU safe to buy?

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