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G704 FWP

1990 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,628 mi
Last recorded129,628 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG704 FWP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 129,628 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 124,507 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 124,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 119,075 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 119,075 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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G704 FWP is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G704 FWP, 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 G704 FWP registered?

G704 FWP is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 February 1990.

Is G704 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G704 FWP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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