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B322 GNT

1985 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,406 mi
Last recorded94,406 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB322 GNT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 94,406 miles

Surface corrosion to under side and sills

Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,464 miles

Front discs worn

Fuel lines corroding

General corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 18 Oct 2011 92,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both fuel lines badly corroded

General surface corrosion to sills and under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,485 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 90,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes worn

Rear off side flexi-pipe slightly splitting

Pass 6 Oct 2009 88,661 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 86,899 miles

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

noise from rear diff bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 85,276 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 83,720 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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B322 GNT is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B322 GNT, 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 B322 GNT registered?

B322 GNT is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 February 1985.

Is B322 GNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B322 GNT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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