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D281 NOV

1987 BMW 528

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,170 mi
Last recorded84,170 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 NOV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 84,170 miles

front tyre outer walls cracking, rear axle tube bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 26 May 2007 80,352 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 80,306 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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D281 NOV is a 1987 BMW 528 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D281 NOV, 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

How do I check the history of D281 NOV?

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What year was D281 NOV registered?

D281 NOV is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D281 NOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D281 NOV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D281 NOV have outstanding finance?

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