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B695 RSH

1985 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,549 mi
Last recorded130,549 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB695 RSH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 130,549 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 130,515 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 130,515 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2021 130,443 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 130,430 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 130,401 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 130,329 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 130,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 130,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 130,140 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 129,039 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 127,963 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 127,281 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 124,193 miles

Battery insecure

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

slight fuel weep at filter

Fail 27 Jan 2009 124,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 122,425 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch flexi hose deteriorated

general under car corrosion

light corrosion to all brake discs due to standing

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2005 119,133 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 119,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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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B695 RSH is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B695 RSH, 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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B695 RSH is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 May 1985.

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