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A787 LNW

1983 BMW 528

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,175 mi
Last recorded93,175 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA787 LNW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 93,175 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all four brake discs slightly corroded due to standing

n/s + o/s sills corroded

n/s/r + o/s/r outer wheel arches corroded

n/s/r + o/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorated with slight play

o/s/r handbrake not as strong as n/s/r

Pass 22 Feb 2010 90,862 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 90,862 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,592 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 86,592 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 79,942 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 72,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 72,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 68,435 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 67,276 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 67,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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A787 LNW is a 1983 BMW 528 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A787 LNW, 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 A787 LNW registered?

A787 LNW is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 11 August 1983.

Is A787 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A787 LNW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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