MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,201 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
various oil leaks on engine
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear suspension front bushes worn
engine idle speed very high
slight play in steering box
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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A683 SBK is a 1984 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 A683 SBK, 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.
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A683 SBK is a 1984 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 1984.
Is A683 SBK safe to buy?
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