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B564 RLS

1985 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,578 mi
Last recorded64,578 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB564 RLS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2008 64,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 63,987 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 63,403 miles

both feul lines starting to corrode

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f inner headlamp cracked

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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B564 RLS is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B564 RLS, 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 B564 RLS registered?

B564 RLS is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 1985.

Is B564 RLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B564 RLS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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