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C234 MDP

1985 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

254,449 mi
Last recorded254,449 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 MDP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 254,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 253,460 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 253,210 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 253,024 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 252,584 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 252,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 251,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 251,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 248,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 243,263 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 243,263 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 237,633 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 228,390 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 228,244 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

boot split on o/s track rod arm no play in joint

front to rear fuel pipes corroded check next service

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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C234 MDP is a 1985 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C234 MDP, 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.

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C234 MDP is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 5 August 1985.

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