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B183 AKM

1985 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,816 mi
Last recorded10,816 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB183 AKM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 10,816 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 10,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 10,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 10,506 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 10,465 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 10,363 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 10,279 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 10,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 10,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 10,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 10,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,464 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 2,791 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 2,788 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 2,744 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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B183 AKM is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B183 AKM, 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

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What year was B183 AKM registered?

B183 AKM is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B183 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B183 AKM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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