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KUC 65W

1980 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,356 mi
Last recorded100,356 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1980 BMW 5 Series102,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUC 65W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 100,356 miles

Coolant leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 100,356 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 100,351 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

interior removed to repair body work to a high standard. Drivers seat only fitted.

offside inner c.v. gaiter deteriorated

pad wear indicator light on

Fail 4 Nov 2011 100,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake wear indicatoer light on

offside inner c.v. gaiter deteriorated

unable to open boot

Pass 31 Oct 2008 100,321 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 100,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

dash board brake warning light on

nearside outer body sill starting to corrode

offside rear inner wing by sill starting to corrode

slight ewar in hand brake lever mounting bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2007 99,074 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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KUC 65W is a 1980 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KUC 65W, 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.

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What year was KUC 65W registered?

KUC 65W is a 1980 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 November 1980.

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