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H421 JLF

1991 BMW 5 Series

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,605 mi
Last recorded120,605 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH421 JLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2009 120,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 112,245 miles

exhauste braket damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2007 108,105 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 104,664 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Dec 2005 101,320 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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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H421 JLF is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H421 JLF, 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 H421 JLF registered?

H421 JLF is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 January 1991.

Is H421 JLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H421 JLF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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