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H388 YYE

1991 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,214 mi
Last recorded155,214 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH388 YYE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 155,214 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 147,241 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

emissions h.c. level was excessive until idle speed raised to 1500 r.p.m.

Fail 19 Jan 2007 147,241 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

emissions h.c. level was excessive until idle speed raised to 1500 r.p.m.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 144,039 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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H388 YYE is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H388 YYE, 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 H388 YYE registered?

H388 YYE is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H388 YYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H388 YYE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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