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J835 DYF

1992 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,948 mi
Last recorded123,948 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ835 DYF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 123,948 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 123,948 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension rear arms inner bushes starting to split

rear no plate starting to peel frim backing

Pass 1 Apr 2008 116,035 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 113,302 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 113,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 108,425 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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J835 DYF is a 1992 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 147,596 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J835 DYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J835 DYF registered?

J835 DYF is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 22 April 1992.

Is J835 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J835 DYF shows 6 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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