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B515 WCX

1984 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,455 mi
Last recorded29,455 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1984 BMW 528107,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB515 WCX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,432 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 29,413 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 29,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,349 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 29,272 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,303 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 21,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,564 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,347 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 17,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,285 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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B515 WCX is a 1984 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1984 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 107,618 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 B515 WCX, 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 42 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B515 WCX?

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What year was B515 WCX registered?

B515 WCX is a 1984 BMW 528, first registered on 16 October 1984.

Is B515 WCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B515 WCX 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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