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H221 JLA

1991 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,723 mi
Last recorded128,723 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW M5141,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH221 JLA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 128,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

baffels loose in rear exhaust box

Fail 22 Jul 2010 128,455 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 122,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 119,557 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 114,594 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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H221 JLA is a 1991 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 141,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H221 JLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H221 JLA registered?

H221 JLA is a 1991 BMW M5, first registered on 21 March 1991.

Is H221 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H221 JLA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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