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J215 FGF

1992 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

160,339 mi
Last recorded160,339 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ215 FGF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2006 160,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front & rear brake flexi hoses corroded at metal ferrules (but not exessive)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tailbox corroded (but not leaking)

lower handbrake reading found at offside (but performance still acceptable)

signs of fuel leakage over fuel tank (but not leaking at time of test)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 153,391 miles

advise front tyre wear + n/s rear suspension joint worn.

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2005 153,391 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyre wear,fuel pipe corrosion + n/s rear suspension joint wear.

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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J215 FGF is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 145,288 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 J215 FGF, 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 34 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 J215 FGF registered?

J215 FGF is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J215 FGF safe to buy?

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