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OPE 307W

1981 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,100 mi
Last recorded83,100 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW 5 Series110,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPE 307W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 83,100 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,187 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 81,466 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,480 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,234 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,274 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 78,247 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,217 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,122 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,972 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,829 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,779 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 71,637 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,584 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,083 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 67,413 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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OPE 307W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OPE 307W, 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 OPE 307W?

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What year was OPE 307W registered?

OPE 307W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is OPE 307W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPE 307W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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