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B402 XYX

1985 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,966 mi
Last recorded93,966 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB402 XYX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2012 93,966 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,410 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 86,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 83,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 81,114 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 78,421 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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B402 XYX is a 1985 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B402 XYX, 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 B402 XYX registered?

B402 XYX is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B402 XYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B402 XYX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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