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D727 URM

1987 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,045 mi
Last recorded98,045 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD727 URM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2009 98,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 95,626 miles

passenger rear drive shaft gaiters losse!

rear brake discs croded!!!

rear bumper, bumperets missing!!

Fail 11 Sep 2008 95,626 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

passenger rear drive shaft gaiters losse!

rear brake discs croded!!!

rear bumper, bumperets missing!!

Pass 2 Oct 2007 94,768 miles

Rear bumper insecure

front /rear brake discs corroded!

Fail 25 Sep 2007 94,767 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

front /rear brake discs corroded!

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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D727 URM is a 1987 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D727 URM, 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 D727 URM registered?

D727 URM is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D727 URM safe to buy?

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