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J630 JGE

1992 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

218,722 mi
Last recorded218,722 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ630 JGE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 218,722 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 218,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 212,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 206,117 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 206,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 199,056 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 199,056 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 190,301 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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J630 JGE is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J630 JGE, 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 J630 JGE registered?

J630 JGE is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 February 1992.

Is J630 JGE safe to buy?

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