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J162 JWV

1992 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,634 mi
Last recorded222,634 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ162 JWV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2008 222,634 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 215,546 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 206,755 miles

front number plate slightly loose †wipers split †exhaust baffles loose †slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

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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J162 JWV is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J162 JWV, 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

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What year was J162 JWV registered?

J162 JWV is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 June 1992.

Is J162 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J162 JWV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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