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J666 RDG

1994 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,879 mi
Last recorded228,879 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 RDG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 228,879 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 212,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear fuel lines partially corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 212,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear fuel lines partially corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 203,595 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 203,200 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 181,465 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 160,302 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

REAR TYRES WORN NEAR LIMITS

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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J666 RDG is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 141,260 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 J666 RDG, 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 32 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 J666 RDG registered?

J666 RDG is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 October 1994.

Is J666 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J666 RDG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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