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H351 DEW

1991 BMW 5 Series

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,412 mi
Last recorded195,412 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH351 DEW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 195,412 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 195,412 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 192,278 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 192,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 189,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 181,484 miles

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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H351 DEW is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H351 DEW, 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

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What year was H351 DEW registered?

H351 DEW is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 March 1991.

Is H351 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H351 DEW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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