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533 BAN

1984 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,923 mi
Last recorded81,923 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1984 BMW 528107,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration533 BAN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 81,923 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,912 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 81,916 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,758 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 81,497 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,427 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 80,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,019 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 80,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 79,212 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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533 BAN is a 1984 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1984 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 107,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 533 BAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 42 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 533 BAN registered?

533 BAN is a 1984 BMW 528, first registered on 31 October 1984.

Is 533 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 533 BAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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