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A236 RJN

1984 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,152 mi
Last recorded72,152 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1984 BMW 5 Series121,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA236 RJN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 72,152 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 72,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 71,062 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,062 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,647 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 69,647 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A236 RJN is a 1984 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 121,275 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 A236 RJN, 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 42 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 A236 RJN registered?

A236 RJN is a 1984 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 1984.

Is A236 RJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A236 RJN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A236 RJN have outstanding finance?

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