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AAL 72Y

1983 BMW 528

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

188,829 mi
Last recorded188,829 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAL 72Y
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 188,829 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 187,577 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 187,402 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 187,184 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 187,127 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 186,743 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 186,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 186,483 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 186,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 186,099 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 185,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 185,271 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 184,859 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 184,108 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 183,661 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 183,661 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 183,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 182,781 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 182,063 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 182,047 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 181,379 miles

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE INNER SILL TOWARDS REAR OF VEHICLE.

Fail 19 Jun 2007 181,379 miles

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE INNER SILL TOWARDS REAR OF VEHICLE.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 179,883 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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AAL 72Y is a 1983 BMW 528 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AAL 72Y, 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

How do I check the history of AAL 72Y?

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What year was AAL 72Y registered?

AAL 72Y is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is AAL 72Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAL 72Y shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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