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G683 CAC

1990 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

264,865 mi
Last recorded264,865 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG683 CAC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 264,865 miles

both front anti roll bar rubber boots split

both front flexi brake hoses cracked

both front to rear brake pipes to hoses

both rear brake pipes from hoses

exhaust mounting

n/s/f suspension arm boot split

nail in o/s/r tyre and cracked

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

o/s/f sill holed

rear anti roll bar link rubbers perished

rear main axle bushes deteriorated

top steering coupling or bush slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2009 264,865 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front anti roll bar rubber boots split

both front flexi brake hoses cracked

both front to rear brake pipes to hoses

both rear brake pipes from hoses

exhaust mounting

n/s/f suspension arm boot split

nail in o/s/r tyre and cracked

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

o/s/f sill holed

rear anti roll bar link rubbers perished

rear main axle bushes deteriorated

top steering coupling or bush slight play

Pass 20 May 2008 256,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 256,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside 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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G683 CAC is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G683 CAC, 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 G683 CAC registered?

G683 CAC is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 February 1990.

Is G683 CAC safe to buy?

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