MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,742 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both front tires worn on inner edges
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to n/s/f floorpan not in a prescribed area
corrosion to n/s/r floor pan/boot not in a prescribed area
engine and transmission oil leaks
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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B974 TFK is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 B974 TFK, 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.
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What year was B974 TFK registered?
B974 TFK is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 May 1985.
Is B974 TFK safe to buy?
The MOT history for B974 TFK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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