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B535 ORY

1985 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,032 mi
Last recorded171,032 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB535 ORY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 171,032 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 171,032 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 171,032 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 171,032 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 171,032 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 171,039 miles

DIFFERENT FRONT WHEELS AS ORIGINAL TEST

ONLY DRIVERS SEAT FITTED / FULL BODY HARNESS

Fail 17 Mar 2006 171,028 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ONLY DRIVERS SEAT FITTED / FULL BODY HARNESS FITTED

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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B535 ORY is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B535 ORY, 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

How do I check the history of B535 ORY?

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What year was B535 ORY registered?

B535 ORY is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 May 1985.

Is B535 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B535 ORY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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