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J809 UPA

1992 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,711 mi
Last recorded145,711 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ809 UPA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 145,711 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 142,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 139,657 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 135,770 miles

n/s aim slightly low

Pass 20 Aug 2009 131,641 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 131,641 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 125,191 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 120,427 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 120,405 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 113,335 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 107,773 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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J809 UPA is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J809 UPA, 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 J809 UPA?

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What year was J809 UPA registered?

J809 UPA is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 March 1992.

Is J809 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J809 UPA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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