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J795 TTF

1992 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,031 mi
Last recorded147,031 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ795 TTF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 147,031 miles

Exhaust system is in poor condition

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake flexi is slihtly chafed

Rear axel bushes are in poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2012 147,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system is in poor condition

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake flexi is slihtly chafed

Rear axel bushes are in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2011 145,020 miles

Centre and rear exhaust is in poor condition

Lights pulsing possibly a fault with the alternator

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

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

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

Offside front metal brake pipe is corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 145,081 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre and rear exhaust is in poor condition

Lights pulsing possibly a fault with the alternator

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

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

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

Offside front metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 139,225 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 126,832 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 121,014 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 113,880 miles

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

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside dip beam set at maximum height

offside dip beam set at minimum height

Pass 5 Dec 2005 103,864 miles

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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J795 TTF is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J795 TTF, 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 J795 TTF registered?

J795 TTF is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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The MOT history for J795 TTF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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