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B293 YYT

1985 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,080 mi
Last recorded156,080 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB293 YYT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 156,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 156,073 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 155,626 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front tyres are perishing

fuel tank is damp but not leaking at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2015 154,961 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in centre steering linkage

Fail 21 Aug 2015 154,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in centre steering linkage

Pass 21 Oct 2006 153,464 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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B293 YYT is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B293 YYT, 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 B293 YYT registered?

B293 YYT is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 June 1985.

Is B293 YYT safe to buy?

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