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ECM 109Y

1982 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,632 mi
Last recorded91,632 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1982 BMW 528109,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECM 109Y
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,632 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 91,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 91,632 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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ECM 109Y is a 1982 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 109,127 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 ECM 109Y, 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 44 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 ECM 109Y registered?

ECM 109Y is a 1982 BMW 528, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is ECM 109Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECM 109Y 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.

Does ECM 109Y have outstanding finance?

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