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J10 NPT

1994 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,177 mi
Last recorded102,177 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 NPT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 102,177 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 102,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,906 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 98,905 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 98,905 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre slight leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 95,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre slight cracking on tried

Pass 3 Sep 2013 95,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre slight cracking on tried

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,809 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 90,809 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 90,176 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 90,154 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 89,817 miles

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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J10 NPT is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 141,260 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 J10 NPT, 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 32 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 J10 NPT registered?

J10 NPT is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J10 NPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 NPT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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