MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,638 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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J227 MLB is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red 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 J227 MLB, 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 J227 MLB registered?
J227 MLB is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 February 1992.
Is J227 MLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for J227 MLB 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.
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