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AFA 552Y

1982 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

184,656 mi
Last recorded184,656 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1982 BMW 5 Series119,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFA 552Y
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 184,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 184,373 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 184,026 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 183,661 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 183,339 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 182,989 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 182,472 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 182,217 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 181,566 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 181,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 181,024 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 180,708 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 180,219 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 179,862 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 179,862 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 179,521 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 179,068 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 178,431 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 177,213 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 175,912 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 175,219 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 174,259 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 174,259 miles

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)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for AFA 552Y shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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