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C779 CHU

1986 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,706 mi
Last recorded129,706 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC779 CHU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 129,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2026 129,706 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 127,785 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 127,782 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 126,855 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 120,999 miles

nearside rear outer sill corrosion

offside front jacking point corrosion

Pass 14 May 2016 115,268 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion inner sill

front brakes slight binding

slight corrosion front sills

Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,885 miles

both front metal brake pipes are pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 112,015 miles

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 112,008 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 106,451 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 100,074 miles

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion starting

Fail 28 Jul 2011 105,888 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 97,422 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 97,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 92,200 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 92,200 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 87,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 86,557 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 86,556 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2006 85,161 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 85,159 miles

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?

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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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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What year was C779 CHU registered?

C779 CHU is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 3 April 1986.

Is C779 CHU safe to buy?

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