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C761 HPT

1985 BMW 528

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,018 mi
Last recorded90,018 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC761 HPT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 May 2019 90,018 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,432 miles

Front registration plate cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,287 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C761 HPT is a 1985 BMW 528 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C761 HPT, 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

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What year was C761 HPT registered?

C761 HPT is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 19 November 1985.

Is C761 HPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C761 HPT shows 4 tests 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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