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EEK 1N

1985 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

148,525 mi
Last recorded148,525 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEK 1N
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 148,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 148,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 148,319 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 148,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 147,904 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 147,677 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 147,108 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 146,867 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 146,499 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 145,736 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 145,513 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise agedcorrosion to rearmost fuel pipes

Pass 3 Aug 2014 145,306 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 145,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cracks on sidewall

offside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2012 143,784 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 139,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2011 139,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2010 139,442 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 138,487 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 136,532 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 129,135 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 127,068 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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EEK 1N is a 1985 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EEK 1N, 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 EEK 1N registered?

EEK 1N is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is EEK 1N safe to buy?

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