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R616 LGT

1971 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,666 mi
Last recorded142,666 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 LGT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 142,666 miles

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

date of first use apears to be wrong

Pass 19 Jul 2006 138,954 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 138,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.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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R616 LGT is a 1971 BMW 528 in Blue 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 R616 LGT, 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 R616 LGT registered?

R616 LGT is a 1971 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is R616 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 LGT 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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