MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering locking device ineffective column adjustment lock (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
batter insecur
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BPO 815W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,269 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 BPO 815W, 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 45 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 BPO 815W registered?
BPO 815W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 1981.
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