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D779 RFC

1987 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,887 mi
Last recorded134,887 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD779 RFC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 134,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 132,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamps dim

all tyre cracking.

Pass 3 Jul 2023 130,123 miles

Front Brake Imbalance Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 127,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 127,064 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 121,734 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 121,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

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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D779 RFC is a 1987 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D779 RFC, 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 D779 RFC registered?

D779 RFC is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D779 RFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D779 RFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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