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C196 PNP

1986 BMW 528

Beige Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,712 mi
Last recorded80,712 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC196 PNP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,712 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,797 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 79,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 79,628 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 79,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,541 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 78,176 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 78,160 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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C196 PNP is a 1986 BMW 528 in Beige with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C196 PNP, 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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What year was C196 PNP registered?

C196 PNP is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C196 PNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C196 PNP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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