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J151 BAO

1992 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,301 mi
Last recorded99,301 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ151 BAO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2007 99,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bolt fixings

Fail 21 May 2007 99,292 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play at n/s/r radius arm bolt fixing

Pass 25 May 2006 93,154 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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J151 BAO is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J151 BAO, 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 J151 BAO registered?

J151 BAO is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 April 1992.

Is J151 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J151 BAO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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