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D235 NOB

1986 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

141,748 mi
Last recorded141,748 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD235 NOB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 141,748 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 138,906 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 136,348 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 134,249 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 131,722 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 129,665 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 126,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 124,304 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,101 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 120,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,211 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,449 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 114,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 112,247 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 112,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 110,262 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 110,262 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 108,062 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 108,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 106,161 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 106,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 104,544 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 104,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 102,449 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 100,783 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 100,783 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 99,631 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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D235 NOB is a 1986 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D235 NOB, 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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What year was D235 NOB registered?

D235 NOB is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 12 September 1986.

Is D235 NOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D235 NOB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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