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J509 OEA

1992 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,290 mi
Last recorded137,290 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ509 OEA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2009 137,290 miles

both front sills corroding

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

brake discs corroded

missfire

nsf shock weaping

nsf tyre worn and perished on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2007 136,668 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front nearside tyre & both rear tyres worn

Rear nearside side light will soon need attention

Wipers perished

Pass 17 May 2006 136,020 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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J509 OEA is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J509 OEA, 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 J509 OEA registered?

J509 OEA is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 January 1992.

Is J509 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J509 OEA shows 3 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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