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C528 XHO

1986 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,265 mi
Last recorded68,265 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC528 XHO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 68,265 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 68,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 68,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 67,532 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,270 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 66,990 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 66,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,388 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,622 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 65,617 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 64,191 miles

all 4 tyre cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,529 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 61,967 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,568 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,914 miles

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front fog light not working

Fail 18 Jun 2013 60,914 miles

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

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

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front fog light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,019 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,833 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,006 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 635?

Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,019
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,161
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 881
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 775
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 615
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C528 XHO is a 1986 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1986 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 113,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 635 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C528 XHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 635 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C528 XHO registered?

C528 XHO is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 12 March 1986.

Is C528 XHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C528 XHO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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