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B870 FMW

1985 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,167 mi
Last recorded147,167 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB870 FMW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 147,167 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 147,107 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 147,062 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 146,817 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 146,386 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 145,689 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 145,498 miles

Corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f sills inner

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011
Fail 8 Nov 2011

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2009 144,464 miles

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

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

vehicle heavilly undersealed.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 172,020 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 165,164 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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B870 FMW is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B870 FMW, 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 B870 FMW registered?

B870 FMW is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B870 FMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B870 FMW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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