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GVV 641X

1982 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

64,999 mi
Last recorded64,999 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1982 BMW 5 Series119,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVV 641X
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2007 64,999 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 62,322 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 62,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear 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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GVV 641X is a 1982 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 GVV 641X, 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 GVV 641X registered?

GVV 641X is a 1982 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 1982.

Is GVV 641X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVV 641X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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