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DJO 808Y

1982 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,895 mi
Last recorded96,895 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1982 BMW 5 Series119,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJO 808Y
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 96,895 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 96,869 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 95,585 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 95,585 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 104,720 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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DJO 808Y is a 1982 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DJO 808Y, 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 DJO 808Y registered?

DJO 808Y is a 1982 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is DJO 808Y safe to buy?

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