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C772 EWL

1985 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,635 mi
Last recorded51,635 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC772 EWL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,635 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,811 miles

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

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

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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C772 EWL is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C772 EWL, 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 C772 EWL registered?

C772 EWL is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 November 1985.

Is C772 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C772 EWL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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