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C508 CFJ

1985 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,470 mi
Last recorded181,470 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC508 CFJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 181,470 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 181,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 181,463 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 181,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2013 180,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 180,093 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 179,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 177,884 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 174,912 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 171,878 miles

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

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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C508 CFJ is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C508 CFJ, 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 C508 CFJ registered?

C508 CFJ is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C508 CFJ safe to buy?

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