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J16 RWF

1992 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 RWF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2009

front to rear fuel lines corroding with age at rear

Fail 7 May 2009

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear fuel lines corroding with age at rear

Pass 6 Jul 2007 109,985 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO 2MM. †FRONT TO REAR FUEL LINES CORRODING WITH AGE.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 108,852 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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J16 RWF is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J16 RWF, 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

How do I check the history of J16 RWF?

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What year was J16 RWF registered?

J16 RWF is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J16 RWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 RWF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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