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A705 EAP

1984 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,942 mi
Last recorded123,942 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1984 BMW 5 Series121,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA705 EAP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 123,942 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 123,942 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 105,255 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 105,255 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 101,373 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 101,373 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear light unit

front and rear suspension system corroded

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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A705 EAP is a 1984 BMW 5 Series in Bronze 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 A705 EAP, 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 A705 EAP registered?

A705 EAP is a 1984 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 April 1984.

Is A705 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A705 EAP 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.

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