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C45 BYE

1985 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,320 mi
Last recorded109,320 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC45 BYE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 109,320 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 109,320 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly

nearside chassis rail has been repaired

nearside front anti-roll bar both drop link grease boots split

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut and perished

offside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

sump damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2006 106,832 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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C45 BYE is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C45 BYE, 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 C45 BYE registered?

C45 BYE is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C45 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C45 BYE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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