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J285 TMO

1992 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,015 mi
Last recorded170,015 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 TMO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 170,015 miles

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.

Fail 1 Feb 2007 170,014 miles

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.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 166,606 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 166,606 miles

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.

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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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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