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J687 XCF

1992 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,111 mi
Last recorded196,111 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ687 XCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 196,111 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

all brakes pipes croded slightley

all four jackin points rusted but not flaking off .

all under body fuel pipes rusted slightley.

lower arm front rear bushes worn slightley.

rear subframe bushes worn slightley.

track arms ball jointd dusted cover deterated both side front.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 194,908 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both sills slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2012 194,288 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres low on tread on inside edge

Fail 15 Aug 2012 194,288 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres low on tread on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 190,831 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 190,788 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 187,045 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 182,144 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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J687 XCF is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J687 XCF, 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 J687 XCF registered?

J687 XCF is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J687 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J687 XCF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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