MOT Status
Mileage
126,998 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B299 YYO is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 B299 YYO, 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.
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What year was B299 YYO registered?
B299 YYO is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 May 1985.
Is B299 YYO safe to buy?
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