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D482 HEL

1987 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,854 mi
Last recorded91,854 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD482 HEL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 91,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,354 miles

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

Front brake pad sensor not connected (warning lamp lamp illuminated)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,205 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,685 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,685 miles

Central Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,553 miles

engine oli leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,239 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,834 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 73,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,701 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 73,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 72,932 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES DETERIORATING

Pass 12 Sep 2008 70,428 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 68,686 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,895 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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D482 HEL is a 1987 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D482 HEL, 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 D482 HEL registered?

D482 HEL is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 19 February 1987.

Is D482 HEL safe to buy?

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