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J727 UJW

1992 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,242 mi
Last recorded163,242 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ727 UJW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 May 2008 163,242 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

long hand brake travel

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 May 2007 160,227 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes greased

slight play in steering uj

wear in steeering rack

Pass 8 May 2006 157,848 miles

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe to flexible

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

long parking brake travel

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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J727 UJW is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc 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 J727 UJW, 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 J727 UJW?

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What year was J727 UJW registered?

J727 UJW is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 January 1992.

Is J727 UJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J727 UJW 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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