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B430 TTA

1984 BMW 528

Beige Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,072 mi
Last recorded69,072 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 528107,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB430 TTA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 69,072 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 69,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,045 miles

Nearside Steering idler arm bush has play.

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 69,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering idler arm bush has play.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 68,878 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 68,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 68,669 miles

Central Slight exhaust blow.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre splitting and wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre splitting and wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2018 68,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Wipers not working both front. (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor. (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Alternator belt loose.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre splitting.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre splitting.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,669 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,672 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 68,669 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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B430 TTA is a 1984 BMW 528 in Beige with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 B430 TTA, 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 B430 TTA registered?

B430 TTA is a 1984 BMW 528, first registered on 3 August 1984.

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