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B7 PWR

1985 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,803 mi
Last recorded93,803 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 PWR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 93,803 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 93,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,774 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,128 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 93,179 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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B7 PWR is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B7 PWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B7 PWR registered?

B7 PWR is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B7 PWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 PWR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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