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LHO 864Y

1983 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,996 mi
Last recorded146,996 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHO 864Y
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 146,996 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 148,210 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 148,210 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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LHO 864Y is a 1983 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LHO 864Y, 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 LHO 864Y?

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What year was LHO 864Y registered?

LHO 864Y is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is LHO 864Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHO 864Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LHO 864Y have outstanding finance?

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