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B933 LUF

1985 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,658 mi
Last recorded118,658 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB933 LUF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 118,658 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 117,880 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 117,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 116,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 116,050 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,684 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 114,931 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 113,581 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 112,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 111,222 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,394 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 109,394 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 108,753 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 105,835 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 105,782 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 102,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 97,113 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 97,113 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 91,081 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

uneven wear in n/s/front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2006 89,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake imbalance not excessive

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

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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B933 LUF is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B933 LUF, 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 B933 LUF registered?

B933 LUF is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 May 1985.

Is B933 LUF safe to buy?

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