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C94 YLJ

1986 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,667 mi
Last recorded81,667 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC94 YLJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 81,667 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 81,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 81,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 81,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 81,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,387 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 81,119 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 80,895 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,736 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,514 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 80,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,047 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 80,046 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 79,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,804 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise brake warning lamp opperates when brake applied

advise rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 78,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise brake warning lamp opperates when brake applied

advise rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,269 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise dash brake warning lamp flashes on when brake applied

Fail 10 Feb 2012 78,268 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise dash brake warning lamp flashes on when brake applied

Pass 8 Feb 2011 77,419 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 77,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r drive shaft gaiter split /o/s/r in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2010 76,506 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 75,505 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,432 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 74,431 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 73,051 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise brake warning lamp on dash flashs on when pedal first applied

Pass 8 Feb 2006 71,411 miles

front suspension bushes perished and spliting , slight play in top mounting

rear suspension bushes perished and spliting

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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C94 YLJ is a 1986 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C94 YLJ, 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

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What year was C94 YLJ registered?

C94 YLJ is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 5 February 1986.

Is C94 YLJ safe to buy?

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