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J608 OAD

1992 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,659 mi
Last recorded219,659 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 OAD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 219,659 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 219,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 218,421 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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J608 OAD is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J608 OAD, 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 J608 OAD registered?

J608 OAD is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J608 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J608 OAD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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