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D866 XPL

1987 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,277 mi
Last recorded76,277 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD866 XPL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,277 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 75,760 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2018 75,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,275 miles

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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D866 XPL is a 1987 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D866 XPL, 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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What year was D866 XPL registered?

D866 XPL is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D866 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D866 XPL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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