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J76 SDB

1992 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

234,740 mi
Last recorded234,740 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 SDB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2007 234,740 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 222,650 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 33,363 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2005
Fail 27 Oct 2005 329,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J76 SDB is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,796cc 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 J76 SDB, 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

How do I check the history of J76 SDB?

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What year was J76 SDB registered?

J76 SDB is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J76 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J76 SDB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J76 SDB have outstanding finance?

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