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C49 XLO

1985 BMW 528

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,388 mi
Last recorded80,388 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC49 XLO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2006 80,388 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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C49 XLO is a 1985 BMW 528 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 C49 XLO, 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 C49 XLO?

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What year was C49 XLO registered?

C49 XLO is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 16 October 1985.

Is C49 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C49 XLO shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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