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B177 KNV

1985 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,856 mi
Last recorded189,856 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB177 KNV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 189,856 miles

abs has been removed

Pass 1 Feb 2012 189,485 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 188,152 miles

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

near side main beam head light insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2010 188,123 miles

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

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

near side main beam head light insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2009 186,009 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 183,487 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 183,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 180,046 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 177,897 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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B177 KNV is a 1985 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1985 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 119,898 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 B177 KNV, 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 41 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B177 KNV registered?

B177 KNV is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B177 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B177 KNV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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