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NPM 953W

1981 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,038 mi
Last recorded202,038 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1981 BMW 52875,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPM 953W
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 202,038 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 198,326 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 198,311 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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NPM 953W is a 1981 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 75,013 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 NPM 953W, 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 45 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 NPM 953W?

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What year was NPM 953W registered?

NPM 953W is a 1981 BMW 528, first registered on 24 April 1981.

Is NPM 953W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPM 953W 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 NPM 953W have outstanding finance?

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