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AKD 694X

1981 BMW 528

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,119 mi
Last recorded36,119 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 1981 BMW 52875,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKD 694X
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 36,119 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 36,101 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 36,096 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 35,988 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 35,508 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 33,667 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 33,606 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 33,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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AKD 694X is a 1981 BMW 528 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 75,013 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 AKD 694X, 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 45 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 AKD 694X?

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What year was AKD 694X registered?

AKD 694X is a 1981 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is AKD 694X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKD 694X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKD 694X have outstanding finance?

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