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G918 RCK

1990 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,368 mi
Last recorded190,368 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG918 RCK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2009 190,368 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2009 190,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 184,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 181,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 176,000 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 169,855 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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G918 RCK is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G918 RCK, 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

How do I check the history of G918 RCK?

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What year was G918 RCK registered?

G918 RCK is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G918 RCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G918 RCK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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