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H428 POF

1991 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,502 mi
Last recorded172,502 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH428 POF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2008 172,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2007 163,973 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 153,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stone chips in front screen

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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H428 POF is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 H428 POF, 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 H428 POF?

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What year was H428 POF registered?

H428 POF is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H428 POF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H428 POF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H428 POF have outstanding finance?

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