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J104 OCW

1992 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,650 mi
Last recorded133,650 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ104 OCW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 133,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 132,709 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 132,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 129,410 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 129,004 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 128,041 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 127,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 127,600 miles

Both front and rear inner sills corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 124,450 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre old (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 121,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 119,201 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 119,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise screen

heavley under sealed car

Pass 3 Jul 2013 115,923 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 115,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 112,860 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 112,860 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 110,102 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 110,102 miles

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 107,870 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

week exust pipes sills week

Fail 17 Jul 2009 105,281 miles

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Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

jacking points crooed light crossion steel pipes brake

Pass 17 Jul 2009 105,281 miles

65265

jacking points crooed light crossion steel pipes brake

Pass 17 Jul 2008 101,673 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 98,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 96,759 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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J104 OCW is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J104 OCW, 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 J104 OCW registered?

J104 OCW is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J104 OCW safe to buy?

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