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D486 UGK

1987 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,816 mi
Last recorded134,816 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD486 UGK
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 134,816 miles

nearside rear wing damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2011 131,127 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 130,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 126,934 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 119,151 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 115,134 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 115,134 miles

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

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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D486 UGK is a 1987 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D486 UGK, 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 D486 UGK registered?

D486 UGK is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D486 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D486 UGK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D486 UGK have outstanding finance?

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