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WHH 793Y

1982 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,556 mi
Last recorded118,556 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1982 BMW 5 Series119,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHH 793Y
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 118,556 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 118,556 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 92,952 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all rear flexi brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 5 May 2006 92,952 miles

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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WHH 793Y is a 1982 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHH 793Y, 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 WHH 793Y registered?

WHH 793Y is a 1982 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 November 1982.

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