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J763 DNN

1992 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,522 mi
Last recorded127,522 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ763 DNN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2006 127,522 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 127,522 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 121,340 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 121,340 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 114,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J763 DNN is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J763 DNN, 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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J763 DNN is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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