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XLE 12X

1982 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,307 mi
Last recorded49,307 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1982 BMW 528109,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLE 12X
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 49,307 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 49,295 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 49,295 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective in poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 49,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 49,146 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 49,146 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 48,822 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 48,711 miles

THE REAR TYRE TREADS ARE LOW

Fail 30 May 2019 48,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

THE REAR TYRE TREADS ARE LOW

Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,616 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 48,616 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 47,369 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,693 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 45,693 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,624 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 44,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,482 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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XLE 12X is a 1982 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 XLE 12X, 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

How do I check the history of XLE 12X?

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What year was XLE 12X registered?

XLE 12X is a 1982 BMW 528, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is XLE 12X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLE 12X shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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