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H460 GUR

1991 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

202,702 mi
Last recorded202,702 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH460 GUR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 202,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer/inner sills corroding

Offside Rear outer/inner sills corroding

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 9 Oct 2015 202,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer / inner sills corroding

Offside Rear outer/inner sils corroding

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 4 Oct 2014 199,104 miles

fuel pipes rusting

nearside / offside outer sills corroding

possible fuel leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 189,303 miles

offside and nearside outer sills

possible fuel leak from tank

Pass 5 Oct 2012 188,702 miles

rear fuel and brake pipes corroding

rear outer sills

Pass 22 Aug 2011 196,020 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 191,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 177,810 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oter sills corroding

slight bind n/f brake

Pass 11 Jul 2008 114,001 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

fuel pipes rusted.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 105,278 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 165,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2006 152,753 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 152,704 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front shock absorber weak

rear brake pads low

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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H460 GUR is a 1991 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H460 GUR, 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.

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H460 GUR is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 February 1991.

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