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G998 JDA

1990 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,291 mi
Last recorded141,291 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG998 JDA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 141,291 miles

co level too high, passed mot however levels should be 1.0% +/- 0.05%, currently at 2.78%

handbrake requires adjustment

nsf fog lamp missing and wiring left insecure with connectors bare

sub box and amplifier in boot insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2008 141,262 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

co level too high, passed mot however levels should be 1.0% +/- 0.05%, currently at 2.78%

handbrake requires adjustment

nsf fog lamp missing and wiring left insecure with connectors bare

sub box and amplifier in boot insecure

wiring loose in passenger footwell, some of which goes hbehind dashboard

Pass 22 Jan 2007 135,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 129,646 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 129,523 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes 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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G998 JDA is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,990cc 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 G998 JDA, 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 G998 JDA registered?

G998 JDA is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 April 1990.

Is G998 JDA safe to buy?

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