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C32 CAH

1986 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,491 mi
Last recorded110,491 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC32 CAH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 110,491 miles

fuel pipes rotten

various suspension/ steering bushes worn

Fail 6 Jan 2009 110,489 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

fuel pipes rotten

various suspension/ steering bushes worn

Pass 10 Jan 2008 109,704 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 109,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT PLATE / N/S/HEAD LIGHT DAMAGED / O/S/F DROP LINK BOOT SPLIT / O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS / HOLE ON O/S/F FLOOR PAN /CORROSION ON N/S/F FLOOR PAN / FUEL PIPES NEAR FILTER CORRODING

Pass 12 Jan 2007 109,025 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 109,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERRISHED BAD

DAMAGE TO N/S HEAD LIGHT

FUEL PIPES CORRODING BAD

SMELL OF PETROL

Pass 10 Jan 2006 108,275 miles

both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls, front propshaft drive coupling starting to split, front number plate cracked, water ingress into boot area.

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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C32 CAH is a 1986 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C32 CAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C32 CAH registered?

C32 CAH is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 24 April 1986.

Is C32 CAH safe to buy?

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