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514 GAE

1986 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

148,122 mi
Last recorded148,122 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration514 GAE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 148,122 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 148,122 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 148,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 147,603 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 147,575 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 147,513 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 147,449 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 147,438 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2018 147,135 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 147,085 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 146,927 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 146,299 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 146,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box in poor condition

nearside rear inner sill corroded

slight play in steering

various exhaust blows

Pass 9 Jul 2013 145,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light underbody surface corrosion

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Jun 2013 145,327 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light underbody surface corrosion

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 144,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

various exhaust blows

Pass 28 Jun 2011 144,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hole in nearside sill

various slight exhaust blows

Pass 1 Jun 2010 143,868 miles

exhaust baffles noisey

offside front tyre cracking

slight bind on offside front wheel

slight play in o/s drag link

various slight exhaust blows

Pass 18 May 2009 141,931 miles

centre drag link joint slight play

nsf shock absorber slight leak

osf floorpan slight corrosion

Pass 22 May 2008 138,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipe perished

Pass 6 Jun 2007 136,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sils

Pass 5 May 2006 134,798 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 133,583 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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514 GAE is a 1986 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 514 GAE, 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 514 GAE registered?

514 GAE is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is 514 GAE safe to buy?

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