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XAZ 1463

1983 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,133 mi
Last recorded92,133 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW 528113,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 1463
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 92,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both inner mirror lens faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front anti rattle clip missing

Nearside Front tyre cracking / perishing slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear anti rattle clip missing

brake discs rusted slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2022 92,133 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush to rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush to rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective inner mirror lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake anti rattle clip missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective inner mirror lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake travel slightly long

Fail 22 Sep 2020 88,718 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split / perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off drop arm of steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail small cut (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps doesn't work on main beam at all (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split / perished badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake anti rattle clip missing

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split / perished badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 88,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play centre rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2019 88,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 225-60-15 (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Support clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Support clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 225-60-15 (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Handbrake readings poor

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers poor

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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XAZ 1463 is a 1983 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 XAZ 1463, 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 XAZ 1463 registered?

XAZ 1463 is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 21 January 1983.

Is XAZ 1463 safe to buy?

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