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TWF 707Y

1982 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,730 mi
Last recorded94,730 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1982 BMW 528109,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWF 707Y
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 94,730 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fuel tank damp

n/s/r outer cv boot split

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

slight bind front brakes

Pass 26 Nov 2010 93,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres poor condition

nearside rear c.v boot adrift

Fail 23 Nov 2010 93,916 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres poor condition

nearside rear c.v boot adrift

Pass 27 Oct 2009 169,641 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal slightly spongy

n/s/r outer cv boot split

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

slight bind on all brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2008 167,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front antiroll bar links rubbers split

both rear calipur flexi pipe ferrules corroded

nearside rear drive shaft gaitor split

some dampness around fuel tank

Fail 20 Oct 2008 167,981 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

some dampness around fuel tank

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front antiroll bar links rubbers split

both rear calipur flexi pipe ferrules corroded

nearside rear drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 22 Oct 2007 166,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some play in steering idler

Pass 24 Oct 2006 97,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some play n/s steering idler

Fail 24 Oct 2006 97,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some play n/s steering idler

Pass 24 Oct 2005 96,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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TWF 707Y is a 1982 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1982 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 109,127 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 TWF 707Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TWF 707Y is a 1982 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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