MOT Status
ValidMileage
184,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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AFA 552Y is a 1982 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
Across all 1982 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 119,196 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 AFA 552Y, 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 44 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 AFA 552Y registered?
AFA 552Y is a 1982 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 August 1982.
Is AFA 552Y safe to buy?
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