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C432 MRX

1985 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,133 mi
Last recorded103,133 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC432 MRX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 103,133 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 103,133 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 101,126 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 98,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 95,457 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front and both rear tyre side walls cracking.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 95,457 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front and both rear tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 93,656 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2010 93,650 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 91,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 87,389 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 86,555 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED IN SIDE WALLS

Pass 16 Feb 2006 82,795 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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C432 MRX is a 1985 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C432 MRX, 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 C432 MRX registered?

C432 MRX is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C432 MRX safe to buy?

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