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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front and rear discs corroded
front and rear discs corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
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C283 BYP 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 50%.
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 C283 BYP, 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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What year was C283 BYP registered?
C283 BYP is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 1 November 1985.
Is C283 BYP safe to buy?
The MOT history for C283 BYP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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