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DJJ 849W

1980 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,886 mi
Last recorded115,886 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1980 BMW 5 Series102,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJJ 849W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 115,886 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 114,539 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 113,309 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 112,835 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 112,273 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 112,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 110,791 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 109,749 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,555 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 107,086 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 105,055 miles

Offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 100,903 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 98,310 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 97,506 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 97,435 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 97,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 96,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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DJJ 849W is a 1980 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 102,734 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 DJJ 849W, 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 46 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 DJJ 849W registered?

DJJ 849W is a 1980 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is DJJ 849W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJJ 849W shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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