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J674 EGC

1992 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

155,281 mi
Last recorded155,281 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ674 EGC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2007 155,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 150,323 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 150,323 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Feb 2006 150,320 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

coolant leak around radiator area

exhaust fowling rear bumper

front number plate in poor condition

front shock absorbers weak

rear tyre treads low

steering box damp

Fail 13 Feb 2006 150,290 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate in poor condition

front shock absorbers weak

nearside and offside rear tyre treads low

steering box damp

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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J674 EGC is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J674 EGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J674 EGC registered?

J674 EGC is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 January 1992.

Is J674 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J674 EGC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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