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J317 MLR

1992 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,679 mi
Last recorded110,679 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ317 MLR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 110,679 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,072 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 106,493 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 106,493 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,133 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,466 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 100,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 92,942 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 92,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 88,809 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 86,196 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,292 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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J317 MLR is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J317 MLR, 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 J317 MLR?

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What year was J317 MLR registered?

J317 MLR is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J317 MLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J317 MLR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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