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H144 GBD

1991 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,599 mi
Last recorded118,599 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH144 GBD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 118,599 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 118,567 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 114,598 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 110,813 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 104,347 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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H144 GBD is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Green 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 H144 GBD, 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 H144 GBD registered?

H144 GBD is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H144 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H144 GBD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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