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H417 NFX

1991 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

136,565 mi
Last recorded136,565 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH417 NFX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 136,565 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Propshaft component defective

Fail 4 Aug 2008 136,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Aug 2007 103,434 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 103,432 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak † †n/s/r door does not open

Fail 25 Jun 2007 130,181 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 129,014 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 129,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.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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H417 NFX is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H417 NFX, 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 H417 NFX registered?

H417 NFX is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 June 1991.

Is H417 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H417 NFX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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