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G46 SGW

1990 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,082 mi
Last recorded161,082 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG46 SGW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 161,082 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 161,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 160,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.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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G46 SGW is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G46 SGW, 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

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What year was G46 SGW registered?

G46 SGW is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 August 1990.

Is G46 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G46 SGW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G46 SGW have outstanding finance?

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