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B537 DBV

1985 BMW 528

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

225,700 mi
Last recorded225,700 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB537 DBV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2006 225,700 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front wheel rim slight damage

rera no plate poor condition

slight play steering joints

Pass 6 Sep 2005 221,491 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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B537 DBV is a 1985 BMW 528 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B537 DBV, 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 B537 DBV registered?

B537 DBV is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B537 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B537 DBV shows 2 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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