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D645 GDD

1987 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,093 mi
Last recorded145,093 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD645 GDD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 145,093 miles

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

OSF ball joint dust covers ate poor fit on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 142,374 miles

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

ball joint dust covers are poor fit on off side front

brake warning lamp on, fluid level ok

coolant return pipe swollen

Pass 29 Aug 2023 142,330 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

front and rear brake discs corroded .

Fail 29 Aug 2023 142,330 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs corroded .

Pass 29 Jul 2022 142,303 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 142,240 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 142,238 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 142,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Oct 2019 142,145 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 141,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 140,829 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 139,938 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 139,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sub frame mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy centre silencer loose baffles (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 139,084 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 138,458 miles

All tyres age cracked

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 138,458 miles

All tyres age cracked

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 137,773 miles

All tyres age cracks

Pass 4 Jun 2010 137,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 136,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 135,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 134,826 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 134,826 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 134,411 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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D645 GDD is a 1987 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D645 GDD, 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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D645 GDD is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 28 May 1987.

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