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H271 UWW

1991 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,555 mi
Last recorded216,555 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH271 UWW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 216,555 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 207,800 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 202,213 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 202,213 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 202,004 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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H271 UWW is a 1991 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,638 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 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H271 UWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H271 UWW registered?

H271 UWW is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 1991.

Is H271 UWW safe to buy?

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