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B258 WUV

1984 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,276 mi
Last recorded121,276 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 BMW 5 Series121,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB258 WUV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 121,276 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 121,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre is badly cracked

Pass 13 May 2006 111,766 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 111,759 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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B258 WUV is a 1984 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B258 WUV, 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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What year was B258 WUV registered?

B258 WUV is a 1984 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 1984.

Is B258 WUV safe to buy?

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