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D161 XAB

1986 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

261,360 mi
Last recorded261,360 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 XAB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 261,360 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 261,139 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 260,935 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 260,077 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 259,184 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 257,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 257,126 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 257,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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D161 XAB is a 1986 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D161 XAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D161 XAB?

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What year was D161 XAB registered?

D161 XAB is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D161 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D161 XAB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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