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725 BAD

1986 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,003 mi
Last recorded38,003 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration725 BAD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 38,003 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 37,998 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 37,997 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

advise hazard switch not working.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 37,992 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 37,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 37,988 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 37,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,985 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 37,985 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,954 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,930 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,935 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,391 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 37,924 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,918 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,884 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,790 miles

front+rear tyre cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2008 37,703 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 37,575 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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725 BAD is a 1986 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 725 BAD, 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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725 BAD is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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