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HDM 652X

1982 BMW 5 Series

Brown Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,578 mi
Last recorded135,578 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2007
Typical for 1982 BMW 5 Series119,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDM 652X
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2007 135,578 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 130,636 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 129,206 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 129,147 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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HDM 652X is a 1982 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 1,990cc 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 HDM 652X, 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 HDM 652X registered?

HDM 652X is a 1982 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 June 1982.

Is HDM 652X safe to buy?

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