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C182 YEC

1985 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,569 mi
Last recorded134,569 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC182 YEC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 134,569 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 130,264 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 130,264 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 125,856 miles

centre propsharft uj very poor

engine oily

nearside backing plate rusty

nearside rear outer drive gaiter split

rear anti roll bar bushes poor

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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C182 YEC is a 1985 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C182 YEC, 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 C182 YEC registered?

C182 YEC is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C182 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C182 YEC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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