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N222 LEW

1971 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,028 mi
Last recorded162,028 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 LEW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2006 162,028 miles

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

offside handbrake has lower performance

Fail 6 Dec 2006 162,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside handbrake has lower perfofmance

Pass 14 Dec 2005 152,481 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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N222 LEW is a 1971 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N222 LEW, 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 55 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N222 LEW registered?

N222 LEW is a 1971 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N222 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N222 LEW 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.

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