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TAM 882Y

1983 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

251,764 mi
Last recorded251,764 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAM 882Y
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 251,764 miles

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.

Pass 27 Apr 2021 250,568 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 248,776 miles

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))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 248,772 miles

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))

Fail 30 Apr 2010 248,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 245,064 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 245,064 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 239,045 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 239,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 237,064 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 237,064 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 230,511 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for TAM 882Y shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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