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H120 DRN

1991 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,894 mi
Last recorded215,894 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2005
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH120 DRN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2005 215,894 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 215,894 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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H120 DRN is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H120 DRN, 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 H120 DRN?

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What year was H120 DRN registered?

H120 DRN is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 January 1991.

Is H120 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H120 DRN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H120 DRN have outstanding finance?

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