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B252 AKN

1985 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,859 mi
Last recorded119,859 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB252 AKN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 119,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 119,783 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fuel tank stained

Pass 22 Jan 2014 112,539 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 112,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,392 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear floors corroded by subframe mounts

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 31 Jan 2012 92,436 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake reservoir damp

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,271 miles

n/s and o/s rear axle beam bushes showing advanced wear

Pass 3 Feb 2010 84,808 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 84,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 80,146 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 79,937 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 79,392 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 78,367 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 78,367 miles

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

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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B252 AKN is a 1985 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B252 AKN, 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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B252 AKN is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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