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G98 DDD

1990 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

156,498 mi
Last recorded156,498 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG98 DDD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2006 156,498 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both front s/absorbers weak †o/s/f tyre close too limit

Fail 2 Feb 2006 156,485 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise 20% imbalance front brakes

advise corrosion to exhaust system

advise n/s + o/s front tie bar outer ball joint dust covers split

advise n/s = O/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT DUST COVERS SPLIT

advise play in n/s + o/s rear axle mount bushes

advise rear fuel lines corroded

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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G98 DDD is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G98 DDD, 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.

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What year was G98 DDD registered?

G98 DDD is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 June 1990.

Is G98 DDD safe to buy?

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