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R181 LGN

1971 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

230,055 mi
Last recorded230,055 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 LGN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 230,055 miles

Air bag light on,front metal brake pipes covered in underseal so unable to check

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 218,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 209,731 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 193,821 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 193,821 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 173,977 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 149,285 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 122,834 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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R181 LGN is a 1971 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R181 LGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R181 LGN?

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What year was R181 LGN registered?

R181 LGN is a 1971 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is R181 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 LGN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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