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C622 XEH

1986 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,117 mi
Last recorded153,117 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC622 XEH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2014 153,117 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Battery poorly secured

Fluid staining around power steering reservoir

N/S reverse light not working

N/S/F lower ball joint rubber in poor condition

O/S screen washer poor

Slight corrosion to N/S front to rear metal brake pipe

Slight corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2013 152,992 miles

All tyres perished

Battery poorly secured

Corrosion to rear fuel pipes

N/S reverse light not working

N/S/F lower ball joint rubber in poor condition

Slight corrosion to O/S/F, N/S front to rear & N/S/R metal brake pipes

Slight fluid leak from power steering system

Pass 5 Apr 2012 152,632 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Battery insecure

Front brake balance slightly poor

Slight corrosion to O/S/F metal brake pipe

Slight fluid leak from power steering system

Pass 22 Feb 2010 151,655 miles

Corrosion starting in both front floor corners

P.A.S seems a little heavy but is assisted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Some wear/play in funny little links on rear suspension arms

Some wear/play in pitman arm ball joint

Pass 29 Nov 2008 149,817 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 140,992 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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C622 XEH is a 1986 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C622 XEH, 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 C622 XEH registered?

C622 XEH is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C622 XEH safe to buy?

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