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H125 BMY

1991 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,315 mi
Last recorded168,315 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH125 BMY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2007 168,315 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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H125 BMY is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H125 BMY, 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

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What year was H125 BMY registered?

H125 BMY is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 1991.

Is H125 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H125 BMY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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