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J474 RPG

1992 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,224 mi
Last recorded116,224 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ474 RPG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 116,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 107,328 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 107,157 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 99,043 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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J474 RPG is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in White 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 J474 RPG, 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 J474 RPG registered?

J474 RPG is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 February 1992.

Is J474 RPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J474 RPG 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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