MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,344 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Subframe corroded, not excessive Both
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front floor panel corroded
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
all coil springs corroded
headlamps on lowest settings
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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C642 PMV is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 C642 PMV, 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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C642 PMV is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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