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C355 SAY

1985 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,607 mi
Last recorded127,607 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC355 SAY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 127,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 125,721 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 123,719 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 121,116 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 119,230 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 118,413 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 118,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 118,339 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 118,032 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 117,083 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2016 116,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 114,996 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 114,996 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 113,062 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 113,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 111,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 111,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 111,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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C355 SAY is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C355 SAY, 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 C355 SAY registered?

C355 SAY is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C355 SAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C355 SAY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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