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GDD 477V

1979 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,610 mi
Last recorded128,610 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDD 477V
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 128,610 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 128,181 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 127,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 127,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 127,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 127,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 127,128 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 127,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 127,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 127,105 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 126,242 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 126,242 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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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GDD 477V is a 1979 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GDD 477V, 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 47 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GDD 477V registered?

GDD 477V is a 1979 BMW 528, first registered on 2 August 1979.

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