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G460 DVX

1990 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,643 mi
Last recorded83,643 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG460 DVX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,643 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 83,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,565 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 79,565 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,354 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,070 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 172,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,745 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 68,743 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 62,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 53,350 miles

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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G460 DVX is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G460 DVX, 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 G460 DVX?

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What year was G460 DVX registered?

G460 DVX is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is G460 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G460 DVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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