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B53 DVW

1985 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,069 mi
Last recorded104,069 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB53 DVW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 104,069 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 104,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 103,587 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 103,001 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 102,330 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,247 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,461 miles

Check light flashing on dash

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 102,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point pushed up torn floor excessively corrorded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Check light flashing on dash

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2015 102,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 102,114 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner front sill has sligh corrsion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 100,493 miles

front number plate cracked

midsection of exhaust baffles rattling & exhaust hitting undersheild

offside steering idler arm ball joint has play

rear drive shaft boots perishing

slight play in steering column uj

suspension shows sighns of age & wear

underbody for corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2009 95,429 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 May 2007 88,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres side wall cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2007 88,156 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres side wall cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2006 84,072 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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B53 DVW is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc 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 B53 DVW, 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 B53 DVW registered?

B53 DVW is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 May 1985.

Is B53 DVW safe to buy?

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