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J181 TFP

1992 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,894 mi
Last recorded171,894 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 TFP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 171,894 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

SOME COROSSION STARTING IN FLOOR TO SILL AREA O/S/F

Fail 20 Oct 2007 171,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

SOME COROSSION STARTING IN FLOOR TO SILL AREA O/S/F

Pass 16 Oct 2006 158,109 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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J181 TFP is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red 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 J181 TFP, 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

How do I check the history of J181 TFP?

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What year was J181 TFP registered?

J181 TFP is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is J181 TFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J181 TFP 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.

Does J181 TFP have outstanding finance?

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