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A688 VOM

1983 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,991 mi
Last recorded114,991 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2006
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA688 VOM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2006 114,991 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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A688 VOM is a 1983 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A688 VOM, 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 A688 VOM registered?

A688 VOM is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 20 October 1983.

Is A688 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A688 VOM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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