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J17 CMJ

1994 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,294 mi
Last recorded162,294 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 CMJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2009 162,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear subframe bushes incorrectly fitted/subframe fouling floor

Pass 29 May 2008 152,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 140,591 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 140,397 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 128,169 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 128,169 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/S/R LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR

O/S/F HEADLIGHT CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN

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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J17 CMJ is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J17 CMJ, 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.

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What year was J17 CMJ registered?

J17 CMJ is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J17 CMJ safe to buy?

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