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A361 MHP

1984 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

132,469 mi
Last recorded132,469 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2005
Typical for 1984 BMW 5 Series121,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA361 MHP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2005 132,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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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A361 MHP is a 1984 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 A361 MHP, 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 A361 MHP registered?

A361 MHP is a 1984 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A361 MHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A361 MHP shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A361 MHP have outstanding finance?

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