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C642 PMV

1985 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,344 mi
Last recorded94,344 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC642 PMV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 94,344 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,315 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,300 miles

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))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 94,300 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 94,265 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,003 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 93,507 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 93,504 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2018 92,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,095 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 90,786 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,340 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,437 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 87,296 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 87,269 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,611 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 84,606 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2006 81,345 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2006 81,345 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 78,883 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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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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What year was C642 PMV registered?

C642 PMV is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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