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B366 MLP

1984 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

208,503 mi
Last recorded208,503 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW 5 Series121,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB366 MLP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 208,503 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 208,236 miles

All tyres cracking.

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2023 202,744 miles

slight corrosion on offside sill, ok at time of test.

Pass 15 Apr 2022 202,131 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear inner/outer sills, also been underseal.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 199,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 199,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 199,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 199,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside steering idler arm bush slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2018 196,985 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 196,973 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 191,925 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 190,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 190,249 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 188,518 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 187,486 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 181,510 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 181,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 178,653 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 173,188 miles

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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B366 MLP is a 1984 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B366 MLP, 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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B366 MLP is a 1984 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 August 1984.

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