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A585 FAL

1984 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,593 mi
Last recorded17,593 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1984 BMW 528107,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA585 FAL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 17,593 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked & perished

Fail 16 Sep 2016 17,593 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked & perished

Pass 25 Nov 2010 17,593 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,587 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 17,587 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,558 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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A585 FAL is a 1984 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A585 FAL, 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 A585 FAL registered?

A585 FAL is a 1984 BMW 528, first registered on 16 May 1984.

Is A585 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A585 FAL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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