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C319 YWU

1985 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,888 mi
Last recorded53,888 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC319 YWU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,888 miles

both front seat belts starting to fray

exhaust poor and slightly blowing from joint

fuel pipes very rusty

n/s/f tyre on 2mm and wearing edges

oil leak from rear diff

play in idler and pitman arm

slight engine oil leak

slight front brake judder recorded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,183 miles

Corrosion present on vehicle underside

Gearbox and fuel pipes corroded

Inner face of drivers side front brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer corroded

Steering idler worn

Fail 28 Jul 2008

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Boot difficult to open-advise repair/lubrication?

Corrosion present on vehicle underside

Gearbox and fuel pipes corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Inner face of drivers side front brake disc corroded

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer corroded

Steering idler worn

Fail 31 Aug 2007 81,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Full beam warning light inoperative †Battery insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2006 79,011 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 79,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake servo hose melted at manifold. †Fuel pipes very corroded. †Full examination of brake pipes impossible (grease covered). †Intermediate exh. mtgs poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2005 79,000 miles

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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C319 YWU is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C319 YWU, 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 C319 YWU registered?

C319 YWU is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 August 1985.

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