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H379 AFV

1991 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,255 mi
Last recorded213,255 miles
Recorded on5 May 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH379 AFV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2007 213,255 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 213,255 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 200,757 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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H379 AFV is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 H379 AFV, 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 H379 AFV registered?

H379 AFV is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 January 1991.

Is H379 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H379 AFV shows 3 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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