1985 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · C714 VKV
1985 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 97,790 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C714 VKV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2022
- 97,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C714 VKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1985 BMW 5 Series (C714 VKV) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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