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J192 OVM

1992 BMW 5 Series

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,326 mi
Last recorded183,326 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ192 OVM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2007 183,326 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 178,536 miles

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

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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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J192 OVM is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J192 OVM, 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 J192 OVM registered?

J192 OVM is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 January 1992.

Is J192 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J192 OVM shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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