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HWC 475Y

1983 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,902 mi
Last recorded168,902 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWC 475Y
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 168,902 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 165,589 miles

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 162,460 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 159,591 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 157,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 157,118 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 154,374 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 151,295 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 151,295 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 147,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 141,049 miles

NSR AND OSR BRAKE HOSE UNIONS CORRODING.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 130,924 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 130,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 119,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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HWC 475Y is a 1983 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HWC 475Y, 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.

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What year was HWC 475Y registered?

HWC 475Y is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 9 February 1983.

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