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J154 AKW

1992 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,037 mi
Last recorded179,037 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ154 AKW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 179,037 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 179,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 170,371 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 170,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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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J154 AKW is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J154 AKW, 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 J154 AKW registered?

J154 AKW is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J154 AKW safe to buy?

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