MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,652 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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brake pipes corroding away
nearside rear handle missing
offside and nearside front anti roll bar dust cover split
offside and nearside rear pivots on subframe dust cover split
washer bottle leaking when operating
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brakepipes corroding away
nearside and offside front antiroll bar linkarm dust covers split
nearside rear outer door handle missing
rear subframe rear pivots dust covers split and slight play
washer bottle leaking when operating washers
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C611 FVW is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 C611 FVW, 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 C611 FVW registered?
C611 FVW is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C611 FVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C611 FVW 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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