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C837 KRO

1986 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

203,010 mi
Last recorded203,010 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC837 KRO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 May 2008 203,010 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 196,110 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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C837 KRO is a 1986 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 124,598 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 C837 KRO, 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 40 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 C837 KRO?

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What year was C837 KRO registered?

C837 KRO is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C837 KRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C837 KRO 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 C837 KRO have outstanding finance?

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