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J225 TSG

1992 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,203 mi
Last recorded172,203 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ225 TSG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2008 172,203 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 172,203 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 161,922 miles

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

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

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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J225 TSG is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J225 TSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J225 TSG?

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What year was J225 TSG registered?

J225 TSG is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J225 TSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J225 TSG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J225 TSG have outstanding finance?

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