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G965 ALD

1990 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG965 ALD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2006

near side anti roll top link arm top ball joint dust cover split

off side front anti rollb bar link arm top dust cover split

Fail 30 Aug 2006 165,383 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

near side anti rollbar link arm top ball joint rubber split front roll bar

off side front anti rollbar link arm top ball joint rubber split

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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G965 ALD is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G965 ALD, 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 G965 ALD?

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What year was G965 ALD registered?

G965 ALD is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 January 1990.

Is G965 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G965 ALD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G965 ALD have outstanding finance?

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