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Nearside Front Outer sill corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
nearside rear outer sill corrosion
offside front jacking point corrosion
Nearside Rear slight corrosion inner sill
front brakes slight binding
slight corrosion front sills
both front metal brake pipes are pitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion starting
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight play in both the front wheels, and steering arms
small hole in the nearside rear outer sill, however double skinned
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise washers have some nozzles blocked
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
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C779 CHU is a 1986 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 C779 CHU, 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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C779 CHU is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 3 April 1986.
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