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VAG 82W

1981 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,245 mi
Last recorded136,245 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1981 BMW 5 Series110,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAG 82W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 136,245 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

unable to view brake pads fully

Fail 20 May 2012 136,237 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2011 134,985 miles

outersills starting to corrode

road test carried out for brakes

underside heavily undersealed and painted

Pass 18 Apr 2010 133,022 miles

exhaust blow from rear silencer

unable to view front and rear brake pads fully

underside of vehicle painted

Pass 22 Apr 2009 132,031 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2008 129,781 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2008 129,772 miles

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)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAG 82W?

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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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