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B774 DGP

1985 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

249,941 mi
Last recorded249,941 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB774 DGP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 249,941 miles

welded diff

Pass 8 Dec 2014 247,558 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 246,492 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 243,553 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 239,531 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 239,423 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 233,096 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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B774 DGP is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B774 DGP, 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 B774 DGP registered?

B774 DGP is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 1985.

Is B774 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B774 DGP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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