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A14 NKC

1987 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,553 mi
Last recorded145,553 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 NKC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 145,553 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge.

Fail 18 May 2026 145,553 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge.

Pass 13 May 2025 141,675 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge.

Pass 16 May 2024 141,371 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 140,985 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge.

Fail 31 Mar 2023 140,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 136,104 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 136,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 135,676 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 135,672 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 131,845 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 123,121 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 123,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 115,873 miles

Front running very close to struts

Front shocker different size stuts

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 115,873 miles

Front running very close to struts

Front shocker different size stuts

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 115,720 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH INNER FLOOR TO SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted BOTH OUTER SILL TO INNER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 110,044 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 110,044 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 101,827 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 101,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 99,531 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 99,531 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 98,419 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 98,419 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 98,324 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 98,309 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,930 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 97,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 97,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 97,089 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 97,083 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 96,595 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 96,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 95,995 miles

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

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)

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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A14 NKC is a 1987 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1987 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 121,642 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 A14 NKC, 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 39 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A14 NKC registered?

A14 NKC is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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