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D250 CLW

1987 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,982 mi
Last recorded126,982 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD250 CLW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 126,982 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s steering linkage dust cover small split

o/s/f tyre getting low

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2020 126,982 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight exhaust blow / joint

slight oil leak

underside of car has been heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2019 126,482 miles

exhaust mounts perished

power steering pump noisy

slight engine oil leaks

slight exhaust blow from offside rear exhaust joint

underside of car has been heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2018 125,222 miles

exhaust mounts perished

front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear

fuel lines rusty

nearside front fog light lens damaged

nearside rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape

offside front fog light inop

offside headlight wiper missing

slight corrosion offside outer sill

slight leak from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 6 Jul 2017 121,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 121,847 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D250 CLW is a 1987 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 121,642 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 D250 CLW, 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 39 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D250 CLW registered?

D250 CLW is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 2 April 1987.

Is D250 CLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D250 CLW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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