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A582 MKN

1983 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,045 mi
Last recorded100,045 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA582 MKN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 100,045 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 100,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 98,070 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 98,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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A582 MKN is a 1983 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A582 MKN, 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 A582 MKN registered?

A582 MKN is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 9 November 1983.

Is A582 MKN safe to buy?

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