MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,245 miAbove average mileage for this year
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slight play both rear wheel bearings
unable to view brake pads fully
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
slight play both rear wheel bearings
unable to view brake pads fully
outersills starting to corrode
road test carried out for brakes
underside heavily undersealed and painted
exhaust blow from rear silencer
unable to view front and rear brake pads fully
underside of vehicle painted
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
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VAG 82W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1981 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,269 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 VAG 82W, 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 45 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VAG 82W registered?
VAG 82W is a 1981 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 July 1981.
Is VAG 82W safe to buy?
The MOT history for VAG 82W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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