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J369 WFS

1992 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,408 mi
Last recorded168,408 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ369 WFS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 168,408 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 168,408 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 159,378 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE

ADVISE FUEL LINES AND BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END GAITOR BROCKEN

ADVISE O/SIDE DOOR HANDLE

Fail 16 May 2006 159,378 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE

ADVISE DRIVERS OUTER DOOR HANDLE

ADVISE FRONT N/SIDE WIPER BLADE

ADVISE FUEL LINES AND BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE N/SIDE OUTER TRACK ROD END GAITOR SPLIT IN EXCESS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

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J369 WFS is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J369 WFS, 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

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What year was J369 WFS registered?

J369 WFS is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J369 WFS safe to buy?

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