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J637 MLX

1992 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

143,322 mi
Last recorded143,322 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ637 MLX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2007 143,322 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine hunting on idle

Fail 4 Oct 2005 143,313 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jul 2005 142,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J637 MLX is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J637 MLX, 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 J637 MLX registered?

J637 MLX is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is J637 MLX safe to buy?

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