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D974 YPH

1987 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,838 mi
Last recorded108,838 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD974 YPH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,838 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 106,735 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,032 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,194 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,924 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 103,318 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 102,405 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,004 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside inner cill corroded

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

front and rear brake disc's deteriorated

nearside rear lamp lens damage

Fail 15 Jun 2011 99,001 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

front and rear brake disc's deteriorated

nearside rear lamp lens damage

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside inner cill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2006 98,982 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 98,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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D974 YPH is a 1987 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D974 YPH, 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 D974 YPH registered?

D974 YPH is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D974 YPH safe to buy?

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