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J379 NTT

1992 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,326 mi
Last recorded149,326 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ379 NTT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 149,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pipe mount damaged

rear axle beam mountings split

screen washer stay on when activated

Fail 24 May 2008 149,303 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 143,824 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN.

FRONT WASHERS SWITCH ON BUT SOME TIMES DO NOT GO OFF.

OS AND NS HANDBRAKES SLOW TO COME OFF

Fail 17 Nov 2006 143,824 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN.

FRONT WASHERS SWITCH ON BUT SOME TIMES DO NOT GO OFF.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OS AND NS HANDBRAKES SLOW TO COME OFF

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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J379 NTT is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 J379 NTT, 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 J379 NTT registered?

J379 NTT is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 April 1992.

Is J379 NTT safe to buy?

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