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G732 VTL

1990 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,550 mi
Last recorded171,550 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG732 VTL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2008 171,550 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

cant see inner brake pads

o/s/f anti roll bar link cover split

o/s/r door doesn't open

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2007 168,210 miles

right rear door unable to open

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 168,210 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

right rear door unable to open

Pass 17 Jan 2006 165,815 miles

corosion on rear fuel lines

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

offside rear door does not open

slight play from steering box

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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G732 VTL is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc 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 G732 VTL, 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 G732 VTL registered?

G732 VTL is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 February 1990.

Is G732 VTL safe to buy?

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