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H471 ECW

1991 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,999 mi
Last recorded147,999 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 5 Series144,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH471 ECW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 147,999 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2008 147,998 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2007 144,017 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2007 144,017 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 143,029 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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H471 ECW 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 60%.

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 H471 ECW, 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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What year was H471 ECW registered?

H471 ECW is a 1991 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 1991.

Is H471 ECW safe to buy?

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