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B666 GEG

1985 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,039 mi
Last recorded156,039 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB666 GEG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 156,039 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 153,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 153,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 153,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 153,279 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Noise from power steering when turning steering wheel, suspect power steering belt.Belt in poor condition.

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in 2 front steering drop arm ball joints.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 153,279 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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B666 GEG is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B666 GEG, 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 B666 GEG registered?

B666 GEG is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 July 1985.

Is B666 GEG safe to buy?

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