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B322 PEY

1985 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

261,938 mi
Last recorded261,938 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB322 PEY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 261,938 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 261,896 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 125,115 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 115,082 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 115,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 158,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 143,448 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 138,107 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in remote drop link.

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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B322 PEY is a 1985 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B322 PEY, 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 B322 PEY registered?

B322 PEY is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 19 February 1985.

Is B322 PEY safe to buy?

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