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YWN 4T

1979 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,909 mi
Last recorded81,909 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWN 4T
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 81,909 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 79,678 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in front tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2006 74,125 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 74,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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YWN 4T is a 1979 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWN 4T, 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 47 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 YWN 4T?

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What year was YWN 4T registered?

YWN 4T is a 1979 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 June 1979.

Is YWN 4T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWN 4T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YWN 4T have outstanding finance?

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