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J357 SBW

1992 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,280 mi
Last recorded169,280 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ357 SBW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 169,280 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 169,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 160,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 155,004 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 150,329 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 150,265 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 145,772 miles

both rear tyres inside tread cracking/slight wear inside edge both fron t tyres and outside tread cracking

fuel pipes corroded

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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J357 SBW is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J357 SBW, 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 J357 SBW?

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What year was J357 SBW registered?

J357 SBW is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 May 1992.

Is J357 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J357 SBW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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