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H188 HKL

1991 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,852 mi
Last recorded205,852 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH188 HKL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2008 205,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 197,331 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general body corrosion

offside front wiperblade in need of replacment

slight 3 play to the steering box

Pass 4 Jan 2006 197,374 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H188 HKL is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H188 HKL, 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

How do I check the history of H188 HKL?

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What year was H188 HKL registered?

H188 HKL is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 April 1991.

Is H188 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H188 HKL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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