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JKL 46Y

1983 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,600 mi
Last recorded66,600 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKL 46Y
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 66,600 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 66,600 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 66,000 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipies corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,597 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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JKL 46Y is a 1983 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JKL 46Y, 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

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What year was JKL 46Y registered?

JKL 46Y is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 13 April 1983.

Is JKL 46Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKL 46Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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