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J461 VVN

1992 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,833 mi
Last recorded157,833 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ461 VVN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 157,833 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 154,729 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 149,162 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 149,162 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J461 VVN is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J461 VVN, 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 J461 VVN registered?

J461 VVN is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 June 1992.

Is J461 VVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J461 VVN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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