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J605 PCW

1992 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

296,242 mi
Last recorded296,242 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ605 PCW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2006 296,242 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 May 2005 282,524 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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J605 PCW is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J605 PCW, 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 J605 PCW registered?

J605 PCW is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J605 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J605 PCW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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