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TPY 540X

1982 BMW 5 Series

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,638 mi
Last recorded65,638 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2006
Typical for 1982 BMW 5 Series119,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPY 540X
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,638 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 60,854 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear fuel pipes poorley secured

Fail 6 Sep 2005 60,872 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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