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ORA 553W

1981 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,468 mi
Last recorded116,468 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 BMW 5 Series110,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORA 553W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 116,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 116,449 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 116,443 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 116,333 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 116,246 miles

Oil leak

nearside front strut gatetor is split

Fail 2 Apr 2015 116,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside front strut gatetor is split

Pass 18 Apr 2014 116,095 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 116,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 115,987 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 111,856 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 111,856 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 110,077 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 105,294 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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ORA 553W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ORA 553W, 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 ORA 553W?

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What year was ORA 553W registered?

ORA 553W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 1981.

Is ORA 553W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORA 553W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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