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DIL 1216

1992 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,701 mi
Last recorded130,701 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 1216
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 130,701 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 124,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 116,189 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 116,189 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 116,181 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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DIL 1216 is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DIL 1216, 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 DIL 1216?

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What year was DIL 1216 registered?

DIL 1216 is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is DIL 1216 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIL 1216 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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