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LJH 364W

1981 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,117 mi
Last recorded114,117 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 1981 BMW 5 Series110,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 364W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 114,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,564 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 112,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 110,269 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 108,865 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 108,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 108,852 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 106,448 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 106,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 106,393 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

ADVISE AREA AROUND N/S/R BRAKE CALIPER AND O/S/R BACKPLATE APPEARS DAMP

Pass 11 Apr 2008 105,217 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 105,217 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 105,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (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)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

ADVISE FUEL SMELL AROUND O/S/R BUT VEHICLE COVERED HEAVILY IN WATER AND SNOW CANT SPOT PROBLEM

Pass 2 Mar 2007 102,437 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 102,329 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

steering idler bush has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2006 99,243 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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LJH 364W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LJH 364W, 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

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What year was LJH 364W registered?

LJH 364W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is LJH 364W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJH 364W shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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