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B10 ALP

1985 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,423 mi
Last recorded102,423 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 ALP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 102,423 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 102,093 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,294 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 100,821 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 100,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 99,707 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 99,144 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 97,358 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 97,358 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,332 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 95,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 93,515 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,407 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 88,619 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 86,074 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 82,539 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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B10 ALP is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1985 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 122,432 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 B10 ALP, 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 41 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 B10 ALP?

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What year was B10 ALP registered?

B10 ALP is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B10 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 ALP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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