MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,297 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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.)
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.
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
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))
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.
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.
Both front inner wheel arches inner flitches surface corrosion.
Rear subframe bushes cracking slight movement.
rear axle bushes worn and starting to tear
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
oil leak under engine.
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.
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
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.
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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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