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H121 FVU

1991 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,658 mi
Last recorded162,658 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH121 FVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2006 162,658 miles

Drivers door mirror becoming discoloured

Offside doorsill becoming weak at rear

Offside handbrake low effort

Pass 5 Dec 2005 159,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heat sheild above rear box loose

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2005 159,380 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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H121 FVU is a 1991 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H121 FVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H121 FVU registered?

H121 FVU is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 17 April 1991.

Is H121 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H121 FVU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H121 FVU have outstanding finance?

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