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A9 MYR

1992 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,921 mi
Last recorded197,921 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MYR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2011 197,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 188,555 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 182,084 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 182,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 176,559 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 176,555 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 171,541 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 166,798 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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A9 MYR is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A9 MYR, 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 A9 MYR registered?

A9 MYR is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 1992.

Is A9 MYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 MYR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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