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J155 RVR

1992 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,111 mi
Last recorded160,111 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ155 RVR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 160,111 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 157,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 157,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 156,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 149,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 139,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

minor scratches on windscreen in zone (a)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Jul 2007 136,792 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 136,962 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2006 134,602 miles

both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

centre silencer is very rusty

front disc pads appear to be low

nearside rear tyre has 2.5mm of tread left

nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread

rear disc pads appear to be low

rear number plate is delaminating

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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J155 RVR is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J155 RVR, 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 J155 RVR registered?

J155 RVR is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 1992.

Is J155 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J155 RVR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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