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G714 ACF

1990 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,805 mi
Last recorded213,805 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG714 ACF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 213,805 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 213,805 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 211,169 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 211,169 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G714 ACF is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G714 ACF, 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 G714 ACF registered?

G714 ACF is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G714 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G714 ACF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G714 ACF have outstanding finance?

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