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XCC 705V

1979 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,787 mi
Last recorded88,787 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCC 705V
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2006 88,787 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 88,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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XCC 705V is a 1979 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XCC 705V, 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 47 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 XCC 705V?

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What year was XCC 705V registered?

XCC 705V is a 1979 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is XCC 705V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCC 705V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XCC 705V have outstanding finance?

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