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BMB 7S

1985 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,214 mi
Last recorded135,214 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMB 7S
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 135,214 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 135,213 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 135,180 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 135,055 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 134,867 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 134,541 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 134,482 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 134,436 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 134,342 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 134,163 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 134,042 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 133,921 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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BMB 7S is a 1985 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BMB 7S, 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

How do I check the history of BMB 7S?

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What year was BMB 7S registered?

BMB 7S is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 29 October 1985.

Is BMB 7S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMB 7S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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