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HYF 110W

1980 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,786 mi
Last recorded96,786 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 BMW 5 Series102,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYF 110W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 96,786 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,602 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,548 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 96,543 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 94,335 miles

both front doors corroded at bottom edge

front and rear coil springs are shortened but locate correctly

n/s/f brake hoses corroded on ends

n/s/f floorpan corroded but not within a prescribed area

o/s/f wing corroded at bottom edge

o/s/r brake hose corroded on ends

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,367 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 93,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 93,239 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

tyres perished and worn low

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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HYF 110W is a 1980 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HYF 110W, 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 HYF 110W registered?

HYF 110W is a 1980 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 October 1980.

Is HYF 110W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYF 110W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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