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J475 HHR

1992 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,819 mi
Last recorded195,819 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ475 HHR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 May 2007 195,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 187,459 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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J475 HHR is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J475 HHR, 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 J475 HHR registered?

J475 HHR is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 January 1992.

Is J475 HHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J475 HHR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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