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MAV 63W

1981 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,083 mi
Last recorded94,083 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW 5 Series110,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAV 63W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 94,083 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f corosion

Pass 2 Jul 2020 93,951 miles

n/s/f floor corroison

Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,855 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front + offside front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,361 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,339 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,144 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,889 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 91,764 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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MAV 63W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MAV 63W, 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 MAV 63W registered?

MAV 63W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is MAV 63W safe to buy?

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