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H422 KSW

1991 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

144,973 mi
Last recorded144,973 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH422 KSW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2008 144,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 143,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER DETERIORATED.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 131,298 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 131,298 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 130,990 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H422 KSW is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H422 KSW, 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 H422 KSW registered?

H422 KSW is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 January 1991.

Is H422 KSW safe to buy?

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