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H130 FDH

1991 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,336 mi
Last recorded133,336 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2005
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH130 FDH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2005 133,336 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 133,302 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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H130 FDH is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Red 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 H130 FDH, 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 H130 FDH registered?

H130 FDH is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 1991.

Is H130 FDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H130 FDH 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.

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