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WIJ 2224

1979 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,346 mi
Last recorded82,346 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIJ 2224
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 82,346 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 82,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,976 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 80,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 79,976 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 79,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 78,874 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 78,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 77,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2007 76,391 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

battery not stable

Pass 20 May 2006 74,878 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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WIJ 2224 is a 1979 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WIJ 2224, 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 47 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 WIJ 2224 registered?

WIJ 2224 is a 1979 BMW 528, first registered on 25 October 1979.

Is WIJ 2224 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIJ 2224 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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