MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded
both rear brake pipes from rear t junction to rear flexes slightly corroded
both rear outer void bushes slight play and perrished
nearside front tyre bald on inner plus outer edges of tyre
offside front tyre bald on outer edge of tyre
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded
both rear brake pipes from rear t junction to rear flexes slightly corroded
both rear outer void bushes slight play and perrished
nearside front tyre bald on inner plus outer edges of tyre
offside front tyre bald on outer edge of tyre
Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
horn requires extreme force †
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J257 REY is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc 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 J257 REY, 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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J257 REY is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 January 1992.
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