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J138 COO

1992 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,369 mi
Last recorded157,369 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 COO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 157,369 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 157,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 148,634 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 148,634 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2006 137,933 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 137,933 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2005 122,665 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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J138 COO is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J138 COO, 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 J138 COO registered?

J138 COO is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J138 COO safe to buy?

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