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A7 THJ

1991 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,371 mi
Last recorded102,371 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 THJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 102,371 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 78,701 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 78,571 miles

front coil springs corroded in places

n/s h/lamp aim on hightest setting

rear exhaust joint has slight leak

rear exhaust support rubber cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2006 78,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front coil springs corroded in places

n/s h/lamp aim on hightest setting

rear exhaust joint has slight leak

rear exhaust support rubber cracked

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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A7 THJ is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 144,780 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 A7 THJ, 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 35 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 A7 THJ?

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What year was A7 THJ registered?

A7 THJ is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 February 1991.

Is A7 THJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 THJ 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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