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YLW 554X

1982 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,598 mi
Last recorded142,598 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1982 BMW 528109,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLW 554X
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 142,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 141,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear box bracket broken

Pass 4 Jul 2014 140,397 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear arches rusty

n/s front wing insecure

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear axle bush worn

Fail 20 Jun 2014 140,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear arches rusty

n/s front wing insecure

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear axle bush worn

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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YLW 554X is a 1982 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLW 554X, 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

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What year was YLW 554X registered?

YLW 554X is a 1982 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is YLW 554X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLW 554X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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