MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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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
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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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