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D500 UBM

1987 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,021 mi
Last recorded172,021 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD500 UBM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 172,021 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 172,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 16,874 miles
Fail 19 May 2006

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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D500 UBM is a 1987 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D500 UBM, 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 D500 UBM registered?

D500 UBM is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 24 March 1987.

Is D500 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D500 UBM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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