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H4 GCD

1993 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,354 mi
Last recorded116,354 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 GCD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 116,354 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/F AND N/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT PERISHING AND CRACKING

Fail 25 Feb 2009 116,255 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/F AND N/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT PERISHING AND CRACKING

Pass 29 Feb 2008 102,669 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 102,669 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 97,618 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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

FRONT TIE BAR BUSHES POOR

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 97,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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H4 GCD is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 135,075 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 H4 GCD, 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 33 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 H4 GCD registered?

H4 GCD is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is H4 GCD safe to buy?

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