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SLJ 147R

1977 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,553 mi
Last recorded112,553 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLJ 147R
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 112,553 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2018 112,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2017 112,509 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 112,508 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,384 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SLJ 147R is a 1977 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SLJ 147R, 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 49 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SLJ 147R registered?

SLJ 147R is a 1977 BMW 528, first registered on 2 May 1977.

Is SLJ 147R safe to buy?

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