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RTT 225W

1981 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,849 mi
Last recorded143,849 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 BMW 5 Series110,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 225W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 143,849 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 143,148 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 141,790 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 141,585 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 141,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 140,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 140,052 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front inner wing rusting

rear springs loose on full drop of suspension

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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RTT 225W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RTT 225W, 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 RTT 225W?

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What year was RTT 225W registered?

RTT 225W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 April 1981.

Is RTT 225W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTT 225W shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RTT 225W have outstanding finance?

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