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D984 PVU

1987 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,260 mi
Last recorded73,260 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2005
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD984 PVU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2005 73,260 miles

Exhaust poorly repaired and slightly leaking

N/s/f floor welded poorly (not within prescribed area)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f floor to sill corroded (not within prescribed area)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2005 73,186 miles

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to o/s floor/sill (not within prescribed area)

Exhaust systems slightly leaking,repaired poorly and fits poorly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Patch repair to n/s/f (not within prescribed area) is not welded correctly

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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D984 PVU is a 1987 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D984 PVU, 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 D984 PVU registered?

D984 PVU is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 7 July 1987.

Is D984 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D984 PVU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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