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CST 420C

1991 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,563 mi
Last recorded114,563 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCST 420C
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 114,563 miles

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

fuel flap insecure

slight play in rear rubber suspension

Fail 9 Jun 2008 114,560 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play rear axle bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2005 111,569 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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CST 420C is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CST 420C, 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 CST 420C?

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What year was CST 420C registered?

CST 420C is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is CST 420C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CST 420C shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CST 420C have outstanding finance?

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