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B289 BHG

1985 BMW 5 Series

Purple Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,080 mi
Last recorded127,080 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB289 BHG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2021 127,080 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 126,661 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 125,150 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 124,026 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Apr 2014 123,184 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 122,416 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 121,582 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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B289 BHG is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Purple with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B289 BHG, 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 B289 BHG registered?

B289 BHG is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 June 1985.

Is B289 BHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B289 BHG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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