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C144 NWC

1985 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,087 mi
Last recorded87,087 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC144 NWC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,087 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 87,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 May 2014 85,735 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,406 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 83,815 miles

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

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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C144 NWC is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C144 NWC, 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 C144 NWC registered?

C144 NWC is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 October 1985.

Is C144 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C144 NWC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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