MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,650 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
Both front and rear inner sills corroded
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear inner sills are slightly corroded
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
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)
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)
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)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
week exust pipes sills week
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Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
jacking points crooed light crossion steel pipes brake
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How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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