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C788 CAT

1985 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,158 mi
Last recorded29,158 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC788 CAT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2019 29,158 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,826 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 18,382 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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C788 CAT is a 1985 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C788 CAT, 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 C788 CAT?

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What year was C788 CAT registered?

C788 CAT is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 2 September 1985.

Is C788 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C788 CAT shows 3 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 C788 CAT have outstanding finance?

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