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OKL 731W

1981 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,971 mi
Last recorded65,971 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1981 BMW 5 Series110,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKL 731W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,971 miles

power steering pump leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2008 65,971 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

power steering pump leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,918 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cluch hose lump

n/s parking brake cable outer slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2006 65,684 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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OKL 731W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKL 731W, 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 OKL 731W?

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What year was OKL 731W registered?

OKL 731W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 April 1981.

Is OKL 731W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKL 731W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OKL 731W have outstanding finance?

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