MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,944 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
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)
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.
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.
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
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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.
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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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