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H172 CSP

1991 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,643 mi
Last recorded136,643 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH172 CSP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 136,643 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 133,951 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 133,939 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 130,535 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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H172 CSP is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H172 CSP, 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 H172 CSP registered?

H172 CSP is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 1991.

Is H172 CSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H172 CSP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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