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VMX 526X

1981 BMW 5 Series

Gold Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,701 mi
Last recorded94,701 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 BMW 5 Series110,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 526X
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,701 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 94,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front brakes slight binding

Pass 2 Nov 2016 94,624 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 94,175 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,912 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 93,455 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 93,150 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 92,606 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 92,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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VMX 526X is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMX 526X, 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 VMX 526X?

You can check the full history of VMX 526X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VMX 526X registered?

VMX 526X is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VMX 526X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMX 526X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMX 526X have outstanding finance?

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