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XVF 753X

1982 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,818 mi
Last recorded141,818 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1982 BMW 528109,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVF 753X
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 141,818 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 141,726 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

slight oil leak on rear of engine

surface rust on both sills

Pass 19 Jul 2016 141,391 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre perrished

slight oil leak from brake booster

slight oil leak from rear of engine

surface rust on both sills

Pass 3 Aug 2015 140,946 miles

Oil leak

surface rust on both sills

tyres perrished nearside front and offside rear

Fail 3 Aug 2015 140,946 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

surface rust on both sills

tyres perrished nearside front and offside rear

Pass 2 Aug 2014 140,619 miles

slight oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 22 Jul 2013 140,190 miles

slight oil leak rear of engine

Pass 11 Jul 2012 139,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic covering on both park brake cables split

sidewalls on all tyres perrished

Pass 15 Jul 2011 138,955 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 138,612 miles

All tyres perished on outside edge.

Fuel pipes are very adly corrded.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 137,964 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 137,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 136,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 136,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 135,482 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Jun 2006 134,425 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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XVF 753X is a 1982 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XVF 753X, 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.

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What year was XVF 753X registered?

XVF 753X is a 1982 BMW 528, first registered on 10 March 1982.

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