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LGJ 46Y

1982 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,000 mi
Last recorded91,000 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1982 BMW 5 Series119,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGJ 46Y
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 91,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 91,000 miles
Fail 20 May 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing (2.4.G.4e)

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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LGJ 46Y is a 1982 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LGJ 46Y, 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 LGJ 46Y registered?

LGJ 46Y is a 1982 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 1982.

Is LGJ 46Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGJ 46Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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