MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
o/s & n/s rear drive shaft boots split open
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear drive shaft boots split
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear drive shaft boot split
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS
2x rear outer cv gaiters split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre tread perished
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
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VGM 416Y is a 1983 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VGM 416Y, 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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VGM 416Y is a 1983 BMW 528, first registered on 25 May 1983.
Is VGM 416Y safe to buy?
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