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J731 WEW

1992 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,219 mi
Last recorded166,219 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW M5147,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ731 WEW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 166,219 miles

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

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

play in steering system

Fail 13 Mar 2012 166,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 159,170 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2011 159,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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J731 WEW is a 1992 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 147,596 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 M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J731 WEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J731 WEW registered?

J731 WEW is a 1992 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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