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A536 RYT

1983 BMW 5 Series

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,982 mi
Last recorded120,982 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2006
Typical for 1983 BMW 5 Series113,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA536 RYT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2006 120,982 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2006 120,982 miles

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

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

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

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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A536 RYT is a 1983 BMW 5 Series in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 113,462 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 A536 RYT, 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 43 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 A536 RYT?

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What year was A536 RYT registered?

A536 RYT is a 1983 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 August 1983.

Is A536 RYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A536 RYT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A536 RYT have outstanding finance?

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