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B901 KRD

1985 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,023 mi
Last recorded146,023 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB901 KRD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 146,023 miles

chassis members damaged,sills corroded+chassis+floor

cracks in windsreen,coil springs corroded,both rear subframe bushes wearing,suspension bushes wearing,brake ferrules+brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 May 2008 145,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis members damaged,sills corroded,chassis+floor corroded

cracks in windsreen,coil springs corroded,both rear subframe bushes wearing,suspension bushes wearing,brake ferrules+brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 May 2007 135,496 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT JACKING POINTS / FLOOR PANS STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S FRONT AND REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS SCUFFED

N/S FRONT DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR PROPSHAFT JOINT

Fail 12 May 2007 135,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT JACKING POINTS / FLOOR PANS STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S FRONT AND REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS SCUFFED

N/S FRONT DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR PROPSHAFT JOINT

Pass 22 May 2006 131,709 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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B901 KRD 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 60%.

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 B901 KRD, 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 B901 KRD registered?

B901 KRD is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is B901 KRD safe to buy?

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