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PNU 725W

1980 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,904 mi
Last recorded99,904 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 BMW 5 Series102,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNU 725W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,904 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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Pass 27 Jan 2018 99,868 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,798 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,212 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 98,781 miles

All the front brake flexi hoses are very slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 98,724 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2006 95,287 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 95,287 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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PNU 725W is a 1980 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PNU 725W, 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 PNU 725W registered?

PNU 725W is a 1980 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is PNU 725W safe to buy?

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