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C214 AJT

1986 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,757 mi
Last recorded114,757 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC214 AJT
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 114,757 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 114,285 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 113,804 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 112,631 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 110,913 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY CORRODID AND HOLED

Pass 28 May 2011 109,817 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 105,506 miles

battery insecure

both front tyre treads worn low on edges

both outer sill panels/ rear wheel arches and nearside rear doorstep starting to rust

brake warning lamp stays on

exhaust centre section slight leak

front number plate starting to discolour

handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack

nearside outer sill panel slight damage

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

poer steering pipes damp- no leak

rear axle/ subframe mountings and pivot bushes starting to split/ wear

rear exhaust starting to rust

spare tyre tread worn low

steering box slight movement

Fail 25 May 2010 105,501 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

battery insecure

both front tyre treads worn low on edges

both outer sill panels/ rear wheel arches and nearside rear doorstep starting to rust

exhaust centre section slight leak

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside outer sill panel slight damage

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

poer steering pipes damp- no leak

rear axle/ subframe mountings and pivot bushes starting to split/ wear

rear exhaust starting to rust

spare tyre tread worn low

steering box slight movement

Pass 6 May 2009 101,269 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 91,885 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 85,099 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 85,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 77,620 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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C214 AJT is a 1986 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C214 AJT, 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 C214 AJT registered?

C214 AJT is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C214 AJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C214 AJT 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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