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C302 BYP

1986 BMW 528

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,130 mi
Last recorded79,130 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC302 BYP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,130 miles

all coils corroded

all tyre walls deteroirating

exhaust has slight blow

lower fuel pipes corroded

minor stone chip in windscreen

not possible to inspect condition of brakes

nsf upper tower has slight corrosion

nsr brake pipe corroded

o/s sill slight corrosion

suspect slight play from lower steering column joint

various body damage

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,126 miles

Oil leak

all coils corroded

all tyres deteriorating

lower fuel pipes corroded

minor stone chips in windscreen

nsf top suspension tower corroded

nsr brake pipe corroded

o/s sill corroded

osf and nsf drop links have slight play

rear exhaust has a slight blow

Fail 1 Jun 2015 79,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

all coils corroded

all tyres deteriorating

fuel pipes corroded

minor stone chip in windscreen

nsf top suspension area slightly corroded

nsr brake pipe corroded

o/s sill corroded

osf and nsf drop link have slight play

rear exhaust has slight blow

Pass 16 May 2014 79,117 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 79,027 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 79,022 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 78,995 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 78,985 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 78,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,975 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 78,925 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 78,925 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 78,925 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 78,915 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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C302 BYP is a 1986 BMW 528 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C302 BYP, 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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C302 BYP is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 2 January 1986.

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