MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,374 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
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C494 XST is a 1985 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C494 XST, 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 C494 XST registered?
C494 XST is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 8 August 1985.
Is C494 XST safe to buy?
The MOT history for C494 XST shows 2 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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