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B530 WUC

1984 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,415 mi
Last recorded130,415 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1984 BMW 528107,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB530 WUC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 130,415 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2013 130,414 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 130,414 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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B530 WUC is a 1984 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B530 WUC, 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 B530 WUC registered?

B530 WUC is a 1984 BMW 528, first registered on 24 October 1984.

Is B530 WUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B530 WUC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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