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GIB 8097

1990 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,671 mi
Last recorded134,671 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2005
Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 8097
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2005 134,671 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2005 134,671 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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GIB 8097 is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc 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 GIB 8097, 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

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What year was GIB 8097 registered?

GIB 8097 is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is GIB 8097 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIB 8097 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.

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