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H145 YYY

1991 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,792 mi
Last recorded156,792 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH145 YYY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 156,792 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE FRAYING ON END BUT STILL CLEARS WINDSREEN

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 148,114 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 148,114 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 135,554 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 135,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Screen very dirty.

rear tyres poor. Front brake discs poor.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 122,676 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 122,669 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 118,252 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 118,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

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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H145 YYY is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H145 YYY, 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 H145 YYY registered?

H145 YYY is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 1991.

Is H145 YYY safe to buy?

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