MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,877 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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C530 CTM is a 1985 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 119,898 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 C530 CTM, 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 41 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C530 CTM registered?
C530 CTM is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 8 October 1985.
Is C530 CTM safe to buy?
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