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B681 FOC

1985 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,954 mi
Last recorded124,954 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB681 FOC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 124,954 miles

All underside components have corrosion

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system has bolt loose at downpipe but is adequately supported

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle has been extensivley undersealed

Fail 27 Aug 2014 124,953 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

All underside components have corrosion

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system has bolt loose at downpipe but is adequately supported

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle has been extensivley undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2013 124,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Underside of vehicle has been covered with extensive amounts of underseal including brake & fuel pipes and all inner wheelarches

Pass 22 Jun 2011 122,330 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 123,436 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 123,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B681 FOC is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 B681 FOC, 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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B681 FOC is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 May 1985.

Is B681 FOC safe to buy?

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