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A250 HLK

1983 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,371 mi
Last recorded171,371 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA250 HLK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 171,371 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 162,356 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 153,100 miles

Oil leak

rear diff noisy

Fail 17 Jun 2008 153,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

rear diff noisy

Pass 28 Jun 2007 145,885 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 195,849 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 138,451 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 138,451 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (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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A250 HLK is a 1983 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 113,294 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 A250 HLK, 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 43 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 A250 HLK registered?

A250 HLK is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 15 November 1983.

Is A250 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A250 HLK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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