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C506 ODP

1986 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,644 mi
Last recorded59,644 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC506 ODP
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2013 59,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 57,710 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 57,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,423 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 57,423 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,358 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,956 miles

engine covers fitted

brake level light flickers

Pass 6 Jan 2006 50,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C506 ODP is a 1986 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C506 ODP, 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 C506 ODP registered?

C506 ODP is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C506 ODP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C506 ODP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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