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B515 PLU

1984 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,245 mi
Last recorded135,245 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1984 BMW 5 Series121,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB515 PLU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2007 135,245 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 118,892 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 108,660 miles

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

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

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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B515 PLU is a 1984 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B515 PLU, 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 B515 PLU registered?

B515 PLU is a 1984 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B515 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B515 PLU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B515 PLU have outstanding finance?

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