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B452 PCC

1985 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,360 mi
Last recorded127,360 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB452 PCC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 127,360 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 126,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 126,376 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 124,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 122,246 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 120,210 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 118,774 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 117,180 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 114,704 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 114,562 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 111,347 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 107,073 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 103,791 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 103,706 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 101,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 99,929 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 98,124 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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B452 PCC is a 1985 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B452 PCC, 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 B452 PCC registered?

B452 PCC is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B452 PCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B452 PCC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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