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D93 JRU

1987 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,716 mi
Last recorded101,716 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD93 JRU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,716 miles

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

Nearside slight play in nearside steering idler arm bush

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,665 miles

Advise slight play in nearside steering idler arm bush

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,406 miles

Advise movement in nearside idler arm bushes

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,351 miles

Nearside Front steering idler arm has slight movement in bush

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 101,066 miles

Advise slight play in steering drop arm bush

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,782 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 100,326 miles

Advise slight play in idler arm bush

Fail 24 Jun 2016 100,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise slight play in idler arm bush

Pass 22 Aug 2015 100,174 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,998 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 98,998 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine has an oil leak please get this checked.

Pass 9 May 2011 93,314 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 86,020 miles

Oil leak

can not see brake discs on all 4 wheels due to brake dust cover`s fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2008 83,924 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 81,935 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 79,495 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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D93 JRU is a 1987 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D93 JRU, 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 D93 JRU registered?

D93 JRU is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 20 January 1987.

Is D93 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D93 JRU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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