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RFC 220W

1981 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,430 mi
Last recorded110,430 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1981 BMW 5 Series110,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 220W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 110,430 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 110,422 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 110,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 May 2006 110,412 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN STATIONARY FOR THE LAST 12 MONTHS

Pass 2 May 2006 110,412 miles

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN STATIONARY FOR THE LAST 12 MONTHS

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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RFC 220W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 RFC 220W, 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

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What year was RFC 220W registered?

RFC 220W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 June 1981.

Is RFC 220W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 220W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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