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C546 BOR

1986 BMW 528

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,297 mi
Last recorded83,297 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC546 BOR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 83,297 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,297 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Centre to rear ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 83,297 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded but not within prescribe arear

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear(both side of the body corroded but not within prescribe area.)

Fail 4 Feb 2021 83,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded not within a prescribed area.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides of the body corrodes not within prescribed area.

Pass 1 Aug 2019 82,900 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to nearside & offside front wings

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,525 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion on wing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre stepping

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,457 miles

Nearside front tyre lightly wearing towards inner wear marker,offside front tyre lightly cracking on tread.

Offside front lower wing rusted through not within pescribed area.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 82,001 miles

Nearside front tyre lightly wearing towards inner marker.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (1.7.5a)

Offside front wing holed rusted through not pescribed area.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,146 miles

Both front inner wheel arches inner flitches surface corrosion.

Rear subframe bushes cracking slight movement.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 78,861 miles

rear axle bushes worn and starting to tear

Fail 25 Jun 2013 78,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes worn and starting to tear

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,085 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,962 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,842 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 77,837 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 77,678 miles

oil leak under engine.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 77,678 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

oil leak under engine.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

front number plate deteriorated

nearside and offside rear outer sills starting to corrode

nearside front outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jul 2007 77,359 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 77,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST EMISSIONS HIGH ON IDLE H.C. 3500 PPM.

Pass 24 May 2006 77,072 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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C546 BOR is a 1986 BMW 528 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C546 BOR, 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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C546 BOR is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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