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C201 RGU

1985 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,986 mi
Last recorded159,986 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC201 RGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 159,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 156,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 156,219 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 151,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 147,382 miles

drag link wear

n/s suspension bush splitting

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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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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