MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,352 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
17in alloys fitted rub on inner wheelarches when steering on full lock.
All flexi pipe brake ferrules slightly rusty.
Battery insecure.
Both front brake discs slightly pitted - performance fine.
Gearbox to propshaft rubber mount deteriorated.
Inner sills covered in underseal, outer sills have oversill protectors on - inspection difficult.
N/S/F wiper blade catches top of windscreen. Clears screen ok and blade not split at present time.
Rear exhaust box has cable tie as one of mountings.
Underside of car including wheelarches covered in thick underseal making inspection difficult.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Gearbox to propshaft rubber mount deteriorated.
17in alloys fitted rub on inner wheelarches when steering on full lock.
All flexi pipe brake ferrules slightly rusty.
Battery insecure.
Both front brake discs slightly pitted - performance fine.
Inner sills covered in underseal, outer sills have oversill protectors on - inspection difficult.
N/S/F wiper blade catches top of windscreen. Clears screen ok and blade not split at present time.
Rear exhaust box has cable tie as one of mountings.
Underside of car including wheelarches covered in thick underseal making inspection difficult.
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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SAH 140W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SAH 140W, 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.
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What year was SAH 140W registered?
SAH 140W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 February 1981.
Is SAH 140W safe to buy?
The MOT history for SAH 140W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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