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A218 ENU

1984 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,555 mi
Last recorded94,555 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1984 BMW 528107,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA218 ENU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 94,555 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 94,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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A218 ENU is a 1984 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A218 ENU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A218 ENU registered?

A218 ENU is a 1984 BMW 528, first registered on 22 March 1984.

Is A218 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A218 ENU 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 A218 ENU have outstanding finance?

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