MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,015 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight deterioation to rear number plate.
Surface corrosion to rear floor above rear axle.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to near side front foot well around floor drain.
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion to near side front foot well around floor drain.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight surface corrossion to rear floor, above rer axle subframe.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight deterioation to rear number plate.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake pipes corroded.
rear no. plate slightly discoloured.
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J285 TMO is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J285 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 J285 TMO registered?
J285 TMO is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 April 1992.
Is J285 TMO safe to buy?
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