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D162 WPL

1986 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,076 mi
Last recorded89,076 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD162 WPL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,076 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,060 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,034 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 89,034 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp loose (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,965 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 88,489 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 88,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,075 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 86,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 84,785 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Jaqcking Point Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F Jacking Point Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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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D162 WPL is a 1986 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D162 WPL, 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

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What year was D162 WPL registered?

D162 WPL is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 18 August 1986.

Is D162 WPL safe to buy?

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