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H102 DKO

1990 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 BMW 5 Series143,444 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH102 DKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2008

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate not in clean condition but fully ledgiable

offside parking brake reading low effort but compensated by the offside which locked the wheel

Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,265 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 12,244 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 102,869 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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H102 DKO is a 1990 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H102 DKO, 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 H102 DKO?

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What year was H102 DKO registered?

H102 DKO is a 1990 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 December 1990.

Is H102 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H102 DKO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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