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C537 JTM

1985 BMW 528

Gold Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,243 mi
Last recorded128,243 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC537 JTM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 128,243 miles

corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2015 122,331 miles

Both rear, brake back plates starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 122,293 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Both rear, brake back plates starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount badly spliting

Pass 20 Jun 2014 119,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 119,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 118,332 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubbers slightly worn

offside front brake back plate slightly corroded

offside rear body has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2012 116,023 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubber mounts perishing

surface rust on both rear outer sill

Fail 9 Mar 2011 113,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 113,756 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 112,184 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 110,001 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 110,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 106,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 106,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 96,374 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 96,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C537 JTM is a 1985 BMW 528 in Gold with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C537 JTM, 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 C537 JTM registered?

C537 JTM is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C537 JTM safe to buy?

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