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H174 FLK

1991 BMW 5 Series

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,254 mi
Last recorded134,254 miles
Recorded on18 May 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH174 FLK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2006 134,254 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 134,250 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2005 132,931 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 132,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

privte plates lay in rear floor

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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H174 FLK is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H174 FLK, 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 H174 FLK registered?

H174 FLK is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 1991.

Is H174 FLK safe to buy?

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