MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,986 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake fluid cap fractured
corrosion to both front lower sills
near side front shock absorber weak
rear axle leak
slight interaction nearside rear lamp unit
slight play in steering idles
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
drag link wear
n/s suspension bush splitting
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C201 RGU is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,788cc 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 C201 RGU, 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 C201 RGU registered?
C201 RGU is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C201 RGU safe to buy?
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