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C127 RUY

1986 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,886 mi
Last recorded115,886 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC127 RUY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 115,886 miles

Front Slight corrosion near suspension tops.

Rear Rear Sub frame bushes have slight play.

Fail 4 Nov 2017 115,886 miles

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill near Jacking point. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch bottom (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Slight corrosion near front suspension tops.

Rear Sub frame bushes have slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2016 115,491 miles

Nearside Front inner wing has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016

Brake pedal spongy brake pedal is very long and spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front inner wing has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear flexible fuel hose has a kink in it at the rear of the vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2015 115,476 miles

slight corrosion on inner wings/suspension tops

warning light on dash is flashing

Fail 14 Sep 2015 115,476 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

slight corrosion on inner wings/suspension tops

warning light on dash is flashing

Pass 13 Sep 2014 115,415 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2010 115,413 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 115,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 113,823 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 112,797 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 104,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 95,381 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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C127 RUY is a 1986 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C127 RUY, 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.

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C127 RUY is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 7 February 1986.

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