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B214 RLM

1985 BMW 528

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,121 mi
Last recorded84,121 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB214 RLM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 84,121 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 83,376 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 81,194 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,258 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 160,169 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 160,114 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 157,042 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 153,598 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 149,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 149,451 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 146,949 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 142,121 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 142,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B214 RLM is a 1985 BMW 528 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B214 RLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B214 RLM registered?

B214 RLM is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B214 RLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B214 RLM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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