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CWP 731S

1977 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,002 mi
Last recorded62,002 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWP 731S
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1977
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 62,002 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 61,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 59,928 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 59,927 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 59,922 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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CWP 731S is a 1977 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 CWP 731S, 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 49 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 CWP 731S registered?

CWP 731S is a 1977 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 1977.

Is CWP 731S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWP 731S shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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