1992 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · J248 DYN
1992 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16/06/1992. Recorded mileage 159,430 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 2494cc
J248 DYN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2023
- 159,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J248 DYN Mileage History
- 27/04/2022157,821 mi
- 13/05/2022157,843 mi+22 mi
- 18/05/2023159,430 mi+1,587 mi
- 19/05/2023159,430 mi
Average of roughly 1,518 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
J248 DYN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 5 Series (J248 DYN) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (”; “Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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