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H187 HKJ

1991 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

295,165 mi
Last recorded295,165 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH187 HKJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2008 295,165 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 249,701 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 247,232 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 247,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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H187 HKJ is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in White 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 H187 HKJ, 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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How do I check the history of H187 HKJ?

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What year was H187 HKJ registered?

H187 HKJ is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H187 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H187 HKJ 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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