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B642 EYB

1985 BMW 528

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,435 mi
Last recorded104,435 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB642 EYB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2006 104,435 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 100,442 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B642 EYB 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 B642 EYB, 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 B642 EYB registered?

B642 EYB is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 15 February 1985.

Is B642 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B642 EYB 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.

Does B642 EYB have outstanding finance?

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