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J125 RLJ

1992 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,314 mi
Last recorded148,314 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ125 RLJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 148,314 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 145,073 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 145,073 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 133,810 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 133,810 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 121,664 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 114,196 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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J125 RLJ is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J125 RLJ, 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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What year was J125 RLJ registered?

J125 RLJ is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 January 1992.

Is J125 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J125 RLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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