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J167 DVJ

1992 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,573 mi
Last recorded109,573 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ167 DVJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 109,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 109,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 109,378 miles

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

stone chip in front screen

Fail 13 Feb 2009 139,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front (gearbox) exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Feb 2009 139,998 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front (gearbox) exhaust mounting broken

Pass 14 Jan 2008 135,141 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 135,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 133,506 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 133,506 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 131,735 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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J167 DVJ is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J167 DVJ, 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 J167 DVJ registered?

J167 DVJ is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 March 1992.

Is J167 DVJ safe to buy?

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