MOT Status
Mileage
143,322 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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)
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)
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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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