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J149 DUL

1992 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,476 mi
Last recorded127,476 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 DUL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 127,476 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 127,476 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 118,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 118,773 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 110,983 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 110,983 miles

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

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

rear suspension pipes corroded

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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J149 DUL is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J149 DUL, 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 J149 DUL registered?

J149 DUL is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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