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M144 BVG

1995 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,931 mi
Last recorded109,931 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM144 BVG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 109,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 96,110 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre has nail init and low on outer edge

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2009 95,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre has nail init and low on outer edge

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2008 89,313 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 89,130 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 89,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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M144 BVG is a 1995 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M144 BVG, 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 31 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M144 BVG registered?

M144 BVG is a 1995 BMW 528, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M144 BVG safe to buy?

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