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C547 MRC

1985 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,001 mi
Last recorded157,001 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC547 MRC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 157,001 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f anti roll bar link siezed

o/s/f steering arm has slight freeplay in ball joint

Pass 20 May 2010 156,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front seat slightly loose on runners

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

Fail 14 May 2010 156,880 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front seat slightly loose on runners

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

Pass 20 May 2009 156,488 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 156,029 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 155,705 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 155,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 153,761 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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C547 MRC is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C547 MRC, 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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C547 MRC is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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