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NYP 818Y

1982 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,955 mi
Last recorded138,955 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1982 BMW 5 Series119,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYP 818Y
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 138,955 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 138,949 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 131,256 miles

All brake pipes beginning to corrode

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm tread depth,and worn on inner edges

Chips to windscreen(too small to fail)

Nearside front outer sill corroded(outside of prescribed areas)

Offside rear outer sill beginning to corrode

Small split to offside wiperblade

Fail 13 Oct 2006 131,256 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

All brake pipes beginning to corrode

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm tread depth and worn on inner edges

Chips too windscreen(too small to fail)

Nearside front outer sill corroded(outside of prescribed areas)

Offside rear outer sill beginning to corrode

Small split to offside wiperblade

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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NYP 818Y is a 1982 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NYP 818Y, 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 NYP 818Y registered?

NYP 818Y is a 1982 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is NYP 818Y safe to buy?

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