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J406 VRD

1992 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,986 mi
Last recorded93,986 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ406 VRD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 93,986 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER,NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED,REAR TYRES PERISHED AND LOW ON TREAD.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 93,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER,NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED,REAR TYRES PERISHED AND LOW ON TREAD.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 87,628 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 87,611 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J406 VRD is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,990cc 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 J406 VRD, 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 J406 VRD registered?

J406 VRD is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 1992.

Is J406 VRD safe to buy?

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