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C132 NCA

1989 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,713 mi
Last recorded106,713 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC132 NCA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 105,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various areas throughout the system. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded in various places throughout the system

Nearside Rear shock corroded slightly

Offside Rear shock corroded slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 106,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear - Left to Right (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension Corrdded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,350 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 102,898 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 102,737 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 102,737 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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C132 NCA is a 1989 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C132 NCA, 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 37 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C132 NCA registered?

C132 NCA is a 1989 BMW 528, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is C132 NCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C132 NCA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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