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B948 SPW

1985 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,485 mi
Last recorded114,485 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB948 SPW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 114,485 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 114,485 miles

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 107,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 105,254 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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B948 SPW is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B948 SPW, 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 B948 SPW registered?

B948 SPW is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B948 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B948 SPW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B948 SPW have outstanding finance?

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