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G16 SKH

1991 BMW 5 Series

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,607 mi
Last recorded115,607 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 SKH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2008 115,607 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre inner side wall starting to split and perish

outer sills slightly corroded at jacking points

slight play steering linkages

Pass 22 May 2006 114,826 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 114,826 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

All pads low,Front tyres on limmit,Reverse lamps inoperative,ABS modified ?

Pass 22 Sep 2005 111,281 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2005 111,377 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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G16 SKH is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G16 SKH, 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.

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What year was G16 SKH registered?

G16 SKH is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 October 1991.

Is G16 SKH safe to buy?

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