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MPB 180W

1981 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1981 BMW 5 Series110,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPB 180W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 93,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 92,987 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 92,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 92,023 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 92,006 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 92,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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MPB 180W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MPB 180W, 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 MPB 180W?

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What year was MPB 180W registered?

MPB 180W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is MPB 180W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPB 180W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MPB 180W have outstanding finance?

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