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VOA 394Y

1983 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,183 mi
Last recorded109,183 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOA 394Y
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 109,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspension bushes deteriated

Fail 25 Oct 2013 109,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspension bushes deteriated

Pass 18 Dec 2008 92,870 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 92,040 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 91,030 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 91,027 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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VOA 394Y is a 1983 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOA 394Y, 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 VOA 394Y registered?

VOA 394Y is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is VOA 394Y safe to buy?

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