MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,199 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Floor has corrosion - no holes and covered with under seal.
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advise gearbox noisy
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame bush sub frame against floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sill to floor corroded
Offside Rear Advise repair to rear of sill
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame bush sub frame against floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Advise offside front sill to floor corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush sub frame against floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Advice repair to outer sill
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush sub frame against floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ERV 686W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,269 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ERV 686W, 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 45 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 ERV 686W registered?
ERV 686W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 June 1981.
Is ERV 686W safe to buy?
The MOT history for ERV 686W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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