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D239 ALL

1986 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,017 mi
Last recorded115,017 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD239 ALL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 115,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 115,017 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 115,017 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 115,017 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 115,017 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 115,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not bolted to seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front&rear (0.1 (d))

Road wheel fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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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D239 ALL is a 1986 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D239 ALL, 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 D239 ALL registered?

D239 ALL is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 22 October 1986.

Is D239 ALL safe to buy?

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