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A972 SNM

1984 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,105 mi
Last recorded119,105 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1984 BMW 528107,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA972 SNM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 119,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 107,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

GEAR BOX OIL COOLER PIPE LEAKING

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 99,996 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 99,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 94,731 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 86,884 miles

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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A972 SNM is a 1984 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A972 SNM, 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 A972 SNM registered?

A972 SNM is a 1984 BMW 528, first registered on 4 June 1984.

Is A972 SNM safe to buy?

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