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OIL 3982

1980 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,401 mi
Last recorded59,401 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1980 BMW 5 Series102,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 3982
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 59,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 55,513 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 55,434 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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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OIL 3982 is a 1980 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OIL 3982, 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 OIL 3982 registered?

OIL 3982 is a 1980 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is OIL 3982 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 3982 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OIL 3982 have outstanding finance?

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