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G996 KOE

1990 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,646 mi
Last recorded161,646 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG996 KOE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 161,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side head lamp aim high

Pass 7 Sep 2007 158,816 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 158,816 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 158,210 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 158,210 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 157,110 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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G996 KOE is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G996 KOE, 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 G996 KOE?

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What year was G996 KOE registered?

G996 KOE is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G996 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G996 KOE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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