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WPY 28

1983 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,504 mi
Last recorded128,504 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPY 28
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 128,504 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 126,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 126,328 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 126,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nsf jacking point holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Aug 2013 124,450 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 124,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 123,101 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 123,060 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 120,919 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 120,913 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 116,674 miles

Slight play osr subframe mounting.Osf jacking point partially held to floor with filler.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 114,299 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 112,200 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 110,836 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 110,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2005 107,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 107,040 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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WPY 28 is a 1983 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1983 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 111,034 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 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WPY 28, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 43 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WPY 28 registered?

WPY 28 is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 7 October 1983.

Is WPY 28 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPY 28 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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