MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,638 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear fuel pipes poorley secured
Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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TPY 540X is a 1982 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 2,494cc 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 TPY 540X, 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.
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How do I check the history of TPY 540X?
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What year was TPY 540X registered?
TPY 540X is a 1982 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 May 1982.
Is TPY 540X safe to buy?
The MOT history for TPY 540X 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.
Does TPY 540X have outstanding finance?
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