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HTY 503W

1981 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,013 mi
Last recorded83,013 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW 5 Series110,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTY 503W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 66,356 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2020 66,356 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all fuel pipes are pitted and corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,599 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 42,240 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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HTY 503W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 HTY 503W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HTY 503W?

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What year was HTY 503W registered?

HTY 503W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is HTY 503W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTY 503W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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