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J452 LVV

1992 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

234,534 mi
Last recorded234,534 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ452 LVV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 234,534 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 228,481 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Mar 2010 221,396 miles

3d lettering used on number plates

both front tyre wearing on edges (o/s/f worst)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

ext. system getting rusting in places

general play in steering linkage

general wear on all edges

metal fuel pipe starting to rust in places

o/s/f dip beam aim on upper limits

o/s/f washers blocking

rear ext heat shield loose

surface rust in parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 14 Apr 2009 215,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 215,198 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 208,039 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 199,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 199,578 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 192,675 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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J452 LVV is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J452 LVV, 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 J452 LVV registered?

J452 LVV is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 February 1992.

Is J452 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J452 LVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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