MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,101 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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J478 BSS is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,796cc 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 J478 BSS, 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 J478 BSS registered?
J478 BSS is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 March 1992.
Is J478 BSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for J478 BSS 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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