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A822 THV

1983 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,474 mi
Last recorded119,474 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA822 THV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 119,474 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 119,474 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 118,437 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 117,050 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 117,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,210 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 116,210 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 113,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 113,205 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 110,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake and suspension components corroded

front steering and suspension joints dust covers deteriorated

inner sills slightly corroded

rear anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

windscreen has a damage, does not affect drivers view of the road

wipers deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2016 110,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake and suspension components corroded

front steering and suspension joints dust covers deteriorated

inner sills slightly corroded

rear anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

windscreen has a damage, does not affect drivers view of the road

wipers deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 110,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

windscreen has slight damage but does not effect drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Sep 2014 110,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

windscreen has slight damage but does not effect drivers view of the road

Fail 22 May 2014 110,550 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

all metal brake pipes rusty

p/a/s pipes very rusty

Pass 17 May 2013 110,120 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2013 110,119 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 109,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2005 109,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A822 THV is a 1983 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A822 THV, 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.

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A822 THV is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 13 October 1983.

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