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J424 WCF

1992 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,633 mi
Last recorded175,633 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ424 WCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2008 175,633 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 175,633 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 163,141 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 163,141 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 149,121 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 149,129 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J424 WCF is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J424 WCF, 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

How do I check the history of J424 WCF?

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What year was J424 WCF registered?

J424 WCF is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J424 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J424 WCF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J424 WCF have outstanding finance?

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