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SIG 3147

1985 BMW 528

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,967 mi
Last recorded73,967 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 3147
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 73,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 72,681 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 70,765 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 67,028 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,772 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2018 64,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,545 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 64,545 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,191 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 64,187 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,923 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,600 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,322 miles

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

both front shock bump stops broken

Fail 26 Mar 2013 63,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front shock bump stops broken

n/s inner sill rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,668 miles

both rear shock inserts rusty

n/s/f bump stop split

o/s/f bump stop worn away

o/s/f linkrod leaking grease

Fail 26 Mar 2012 62,667 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shock inserts rusty

n/s/f bump stop split

o/s/f bump stop worn away

o/s/f linkrod leaking grease

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,138 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,544 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 61,543 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 60,460 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,706 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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SIG 3147 is a 1985 BMW 528 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 119,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SIG 3147, 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 41 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIG 3147 registered?

SIG 3147 is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is SIG 3147 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 3147 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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