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DKZ 747

1984 BMW 528

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,413 mi
Last recorded143,413 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 528107,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 747
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 143,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 142,578 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 141,971 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 141,457 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 141,457 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod center (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 140,705 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 139,921 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 139,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper arm (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper arm (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 138,723 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 138,141 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 137,823 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 137,822 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 136,931 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 136,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

welding reairs to offside front lower spring fixing point

welding repars to both sides rear nearsubframe fixing points

Pass 12 Aug 2011 135,838 miles

Welded repair offside front spring turret

Fail 6 Aug 2011 135,836 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 134,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Aug 2010 134,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 133,640 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 132,207 miles

corroding on offside front outer floor above jack point

welding repairs nearside rear near rear axle fixing

Pass 7 Aug 2007 128,392 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 124,120 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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DKZ 747 is a 1984 BMW 528 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DKZ 747, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DKZ 747 registered?

DKZ 747 is a 1984 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for DKZ 747 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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