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G715 LWN

1990 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,221 mi
Last recorded164,221 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG715 LWN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 164,221 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner treadbands

Fail 6 Apr 2009 164,219 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner treadbands

Pass 2 Oct 2007 160,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 160,048 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 153,690 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 153,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

advice: front reg plate fading † front seat belts fluffing † offside rear tyre just above limit

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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G715 LWN is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G715 LWN, 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 G715 LWN registered?

G715 LWN is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G715 LWN safe to buy?

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