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ULL 690X

1981 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,201 mi
Last recorded58,201 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW 5 Series110,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULL 690X
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 58,201 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 55,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 54,551 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 53,223 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 53,217 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 51,456 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,506 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,508 miles

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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ULL 690X is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ULL 690X, 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 ULL 690X?

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What year was ULL 690X registered?

ULL 690X is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 August 1981.

Is ULL 690X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULL 690X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ULL 690X have outstanding finance?

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