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UOA 506Y

1982 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,855 mi
Last recorded193,855 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1982 BMW 528109,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 506Y
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 193,855 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 193,519 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 193,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 191,482 miles

PASS/ADVISE SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING PUMP. AND SIGNS OF CORRODSION O/S/F LOWER SILL/WING AREA

Fail 24 Aug 2007 104,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PASS/ADVISE SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING PUMP. AND SIGNS OF CORRODSION O/S/F LOWER SILL/WING AREA

Pass 31 Dec 2005 187,404 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear suspension arm bushes slightly perrished

slight play at nearside froot wheel idler arm bush

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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UOA 506Y is a 1982 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UOA 506Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UOA 506Y registered?

UOA 506Y is a 1982 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is UOA 506Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOA 506Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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