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J37 YLS

1992 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,944 mi
Last recorded167,944 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ37 YLS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 167,944 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 167,944 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 159,806 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 159,806 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 153,033 miles

N/S Front tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S Rear & O/S Rear subframe bushes slightly worn.

O/S Rear handbrake will need attention in near future.

Fail 6 Feb 2007 153,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

N/S Rear & O/S Rear subframe bushes slightly worn.

O/S Rear handbrake will need attention in near future.

Fail 16 Jan 2006 144,368 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 144,368 miles

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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J37 YLS is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J37 YLS, 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 J37 YLS registered?

J37 YLS is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J37 YLS safe to buy?

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