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B764 BGL

1985 BMW 528

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

120,925 mi
Last recorded120,925 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB764 BGL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2007 120,925 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Jan 2006 119,825 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 119,825 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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B764 BGL is a 1985 BMW 528 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B764 BGL, 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 B764 BGL registered?

B764 BGL is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 15 January 1985.

Is B764 BGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B764 BGL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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