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J172 CHE

1992 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,680 mi
Last recorded83,680 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 CHE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 83,680 miles

o/s reversing light out

rear axle front mounts weak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,695 miles

slight blow on center to rear exhaust rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 80,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight blow on center to rear exhaust rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,279 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 78,269 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2009 75,213 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,166 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,045 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/rtyre has no tread on inner sholder †rear silenser jointing sleave loose but not blowing

Pass 24 Jul 2006 64,951 miles

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

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n/s/r drive shaft leaking oil †rear pads could be thin †steel brake pads feeding o/s/f flexy corroded †front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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J172 CHE is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J172 CHE, 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 J172 CHE registered?

J172 CHE is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 January 1992.

Is J172 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J172 CHE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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