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B528 DGK

1985 BMW 528

Gold Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,745 mi
Last recorded166,745 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 528119,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB528 DGK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 166,745 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 161,581 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 159,564 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 159,563 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 156,378 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 155,085 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 155,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 153,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 153,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 152,304 miles

Both sill panels rusting by jacking points

Exhaust rear silencer rubber mounting perishing

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 152,304 miles

Both sill panels rusting by jacking points

Exhaust rear silencer rubber mounting perishing

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 147,877 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 147,877 miles

Offside 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 145,916 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 145,916 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering bar joint to idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 138,086 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced condensated only just up to standard (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 126,416 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 125,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 124,216 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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B528 DGK is a 1985 BMW 528 in Gold with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1985 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 119,898 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 B528 DGK, 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 41 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 B528 DGK registered?

B528 DGK is a 1985 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B528 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B528 DGK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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