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UDU 943W

1980 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,132 mi
Last recorded158,132 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1980 BMW 5 Series102,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDU 943W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 158,132 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 158,063 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 157,896 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 157,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f, o/s/f brake hoses starting to crack

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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UDU 943W is a 1980 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 UDU 943W, 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

How do I check the history of UDU 943W?

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What year was UDU 943W registered?

UDU 943W is a 1980 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is UDU 943W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDU 943W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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