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B712 RLP

1985 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

864,533 mi
Last recorded864,533 miles
Recorded on20 May 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB712 RLP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 May 2006 864,533 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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B712 RLP is a 1985 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 B712 RLP, 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 B712 RLP registered?

B712 RLP is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 28 January 1985.

Is B712 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B712 RLP shows 1 test 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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