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B53 PLE

1985 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,428 mi
Last recorded136,428 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB53 PLE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 136,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside handbrake cable outer casing split currently satisfactory.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 134,733 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 134,730 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 133,293 miles

Bottom ball joint gaiters split.

Pass 1 Jun 2005 130,639 miles

N/S bottom ball joint rubber split, slight plat in N/S steering idler bush.

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 PLE is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PLE, 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

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What year was B53 PLE registered?

B53 PLE is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 May 1985.

Is B53 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B53 PLE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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