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G952 RHS

1990 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,009 mi
Last recorded229,009 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG952 RHS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 229,009 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 225,012 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 218,619 miles

exhaust mount rusty

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2006 218,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

center exhaust rubbers in poor condition

near side front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2005

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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G952 RHS is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G952 RHS, 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 G952 RHS registered?

G952 RHS is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 January 1990.

Is G952 RHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G952 RHS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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