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G465 BTW

1990 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,635 mi
Last recorded184,635 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG465 BTW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 184,635 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 181,086 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 176,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 171,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 166,173 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 166,114 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 159,068 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 152,181 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 145,519 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 145,517 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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G465 BTW is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G465 BTW, 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 G465 BTW?

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What year was G465 BTW registered?

G465 BTW is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 February 1990.

Is G465 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G465 BTW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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