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42,290 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox tail shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
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.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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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