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H390 OEV

1991 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,802 mi
Last recorded183,802 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH390 OEV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 183,802 miles

front number plate poor

metal pipes rusting

some rust forming underside and structure

some suspension bushes poor and splitting

Pass 2 Aug 2008 170,471 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 160,773 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 160,725 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 151,839 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H390 OEV is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H390 OEV, 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 H390 OEV registered?

H390 OEV is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 May 1991.

Is H390 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H390 OEV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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