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J230 TMO

1992 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,207 mi
Last recorded215,207 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 TMO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 215,207 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded..

front discs worn...

o/s & n/s front floor sareas corroded/weak..

o/s & n/s rear beam bushes worn..

o/s/f track rod end worn..

slight crack in screen..

Pass 6 Mar 2009 204,010 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 194,944 miles

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Mar 2008 194,812 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 184,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 174,723 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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J230 TMO is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J230 TMO, 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 J230 TMO registered?

J230 TMO is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 February 1992.

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