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G961 VPD

1990 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,205 mi
Last recorded159,205 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG961 VPD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 159,205 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 157,915 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 157,883 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 153,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 153,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G961 VPD is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 G961 VPD, 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 G961 VPD?

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What year was G961 VPD registered?

G961 VPD is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G961 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G961 VPD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G961 VPD have outstanding finance?

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