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H3 RDP

1991 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,695 mi
Last recorded186,695 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 RDP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2007 186,695 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 186,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 171,835 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 171,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

N/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE AT REAR AND FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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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H3 RDP is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H3 RDP, 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

How do I check the history of H3 RDP?

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What year was H3 RDP registered?

H3 RDP is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 1991.

Is H3 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 RDP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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