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C744 SLU

1985 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,242 mi
Last recorded104,242 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC744 SLU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 104,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 104,181 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 103,942 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 103,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,412 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 103,412 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,298 miles

all tyres have surface cracks

Pass 13 Feb 2020 103,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has severe age related perishing to inner side wall.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 103,001 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre has surface cracks to inner wall

Pass 9 Nov 2017 102,437 miles

both front seat mechanism's slightly worn

Pass 16 Dec 2011 102,306 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

both front jacking points are badly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 102,184 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 101,495 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 101,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 101,236 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 101,040 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 100,399 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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C744 SLU is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C744 SLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C744 SLU registered?

C744 SLU is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C744 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C744 SLU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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