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LGN 673Y

1983 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,482 mi
Last recorded116,482 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGN 673Y
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 116,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 116,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 116,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 115,672 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Lower Seal / Skirt corroding.

Fail 20 Oct 2021 115,672 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Lower Seal / Skirt corroding.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,655 miles

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion at NSR wheel arch

Offside Front Slight corrosion at OSF skirt / seal

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 115,536 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 115,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed advise att (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside seatbelts mechanism noisy on retraction but works ok

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all tyres age cracking

body has slight corrosion offside front lower wing

Pass 14 Nov 2017 115,228 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate has small cracks at top left edge (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Advise all four tyres have slight age related cracks in tread pattern but structurally OK

Nearside Rear Rear left seat belt mechanism noisy on retraction of belt but operates OK

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Advise surface corrosion to lower edge of front right wing. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 114,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 114,580 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 114,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 114,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 113,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 112,699 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 111,572 miles

drop link gaitors adrift

Pass 16 Nov 2010 110,181 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 108,303 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 108,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 105,381 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 102,540 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 99,725 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 96,932 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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LGN 673Y is a 1983 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LGN 673Y, 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 LGN 673Y?

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What year was LGN 673Y registered?

LGN 673Y is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is LGN 673Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGN 673Y shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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