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C79 PJB

1986 BMW 528

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,051 mi
Last recorded145,051 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC79 PJB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 145,051 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 145,051 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 May 2009 144,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 144,985 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 144,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 144,954 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 144,857 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 144,538 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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C79 PJB is a 1986 BMW 528 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C79 PJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C79 PJB?

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What year was C79 PJB registered?

C79 PJB is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 19 February 1986.

Is C79 PJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C79 PJB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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