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FNB 417Y

1983 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,470 mi
Last recorded112,470 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNB 417Y
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 112,470 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,393 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,393 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 106,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 106,393 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 106,393 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 106,497 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 106,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FNB 417Y is a 1983 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 113,294 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 FNB 417Y, 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 43 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 FNB 417Y?

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What year was FNB 417Y registered?

FNB 417Y is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 3 May 1983.

Is FNB 417Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNB 417Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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