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D474 WRD

1987 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,810 mi
Last recorded77,810 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD474 WRD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 77,810 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 77,810 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 77,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,631 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 76,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 76,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,044 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 75,039 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2008 74,518 miles

offside front floor corroding

rear flexi brake ferrules corroding

slight low reading on nearside rear parking brake

Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,830 miles

both rear axle bushes sightly worn

both rear flexi brake ferrules corroding

both sills corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside headlamp glass damp

power steering hose damp at reservoir

slight wear offside inner track rod end

Pass 28 Dec 2006 73,100 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 71,689 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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D474 WRD is a 1987 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D474 WRD, 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 D474 WRD registered?

D474 WRD is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 6 January 1987.

Is D474 WRD safe to buy?

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