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G72 VUL

1990 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,779 mi
Last recorded117,779 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG72 VUL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 117,779 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 117,779 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 111,732 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 111,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2006 105,919 miles

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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G72 VUL is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,986cc 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 G72 VUL, 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 G72 VUL registered?

G72 VUL is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 1990.

Is G72 VUL safe to buy?

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