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A966 PHG

1983 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,856 mi
Last recorded71,856 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA966 PHG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 71,856 miles

aerial damaged

nearside front brqake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre wall cracked

outer sill covers fitted

radiator insecure

rear boot lock damaged

rear number plate cracked

service light on

Fail 24 Jul 2007 71,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

aerial damaged

battery flat

lower effort recorded to nearside parking brake

offside front tyre wall badly cracked

outer sill covers fitted

radiator insecure at nearside

rear boot lock damaged and unable to open

rear registration plate cracked

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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A966 PHG is a 1983 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 A966 PHG, 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 A966 PHG registered?

A966 PHG is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A966 PHG safe to buy?

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