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H387 MHK

1991 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

201,728 mi
Last recorded201,728 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH387 MHK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2007 201,728 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 194,061 miles

both the nearside and offside front brake hoses are starting to perish

exhaust system has some corrosion

nearside and offside rear axle bushes have some play

nearside rear tyre is wearing close to legal limit

offside front tyre is wearing close to legal limit

oil leak

steering has some play

Fail 15 Aug 2006 194,053 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both the nearside and offside front brake hoses are starting to perish

exhaust system has some corrosion

nearside and offside rear axle bushes have some play

nearside rear tyre is wearing close to legal limit

offside front tyre is wearing close to legal limit

oil leak

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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H387 MHK 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 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H387 MHK, 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.

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What year was H387 MHK registered?

H387 MHK is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 1991.

Is H387 MHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H387 MHK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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