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B442 GWJ

1985 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,219 mi
Last recorded156,219 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB442 GWJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 156,219 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 155,488 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 154,653 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 154,449 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 154,225 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 152,366 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 151,129 miles

Battery insecure

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Aug 2009 151,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2008 149,191 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 147,521 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 145,261 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 145,065 miles

Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 142,682 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center track rod offside joint has slight play

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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B442 GWJ is a 1985 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B442 GWJ, 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 B442 GWJ registered?

B442 GWJ is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B442 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B442 GWJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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