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D270 RYD

1987 BMW 528

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

152,220 mi
Last recorded152,220 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD270 RYD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 152,220 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement beam axel bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 152,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 147,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 137,797 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 137,785 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

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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D270 RYD is a 1987 BMW 528 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 D270 RYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D270 RYD registered?

D270 RYD is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 8 January 1987.

Is D270 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D270 RYD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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