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C434 YKE

1985 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,046 mi
Last recorded171,046 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC434 YKE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 171,046 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 171,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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C434 YKE is a 1985 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C434 YKE, 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 C434 YKE?

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What year was C434 YKE registered?

C434 YKE is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C434 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C434 YKE shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C434 YKE have outstanding finance?

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