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B420 RSH

1985 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,290 mi
Last recorded42,290 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB420 RSH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 42,290 miles

Nearside washer jet not working, but sufficient fluid from offside jet to clear windscreen

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 42,075 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 42,075 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 41,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 41,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 41,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox tail shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 41,196 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,372 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 40,283 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 40,176 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,091 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 40,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SLIGHT PERISHED INNER SIDE WALL

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 40,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres badly perished.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,969 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 39,846 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 39,846 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B420 RSH is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B420 RSH, 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 B420 RSH registered?

B420 RSH is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 June 1985.

Is B420 RSH safe to buy?

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