MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
251,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Covers Fitted On Sills and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal
Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Under-chassis, Suspension and exhaust components slightly corroded.
Vehicle is Under-sealed.
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/r cv boot holed
o/s/f jacking piont corroded
rear exhaust fouling anti roll bar
rear pads worn
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
battery insecure
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TAM 882Y is a 1983 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1983 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 113,294 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 TAM 882Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TAM 882Y registered?
TAM 882Y is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 22 March 1983.
Is TAM 882Y safe to buy?
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