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E103 FLO

1987 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,865 mi
Last recorded197,865 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE103 FLO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 197,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear, centre section (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rubber broken and others splitting

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front top suspension mounting has slight corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 197,856 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front lower chassis tunnel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front lower floor pan, wiring is exposed (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear, centre section (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rubber broken and others splitting

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front top suspension mounting has slight corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 192,050 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 192,050 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 187,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

centre steering arms has slight play in both ball joints and protective boots starting to split

corrosion close to off side front jacking point

corrosion close to off side front upper suspension mounting

corrosion on both front wings

exhaust rear silencer held up with wire via securing band. silencer is still secure

Fail 28 Mar 2015 187,818 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

centre steering arms has slight play in both ball joints and protective boots starting to split

corrosion close to off side front jacking point

corrosion close to off side front upper suspension mounting

corrosion on both front wings

exhaust rear silencer held up with wire via securing band. silencer is still secure

Pass 4 Apr 2014 182,887 miles

All suspension rubber bush's slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 177,226 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 177,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 170,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes slightly coroided

Pass 8 Mar 2011 164,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to bonnet

dim number plate lights

front brake discs are lipped

fuel smell in boot but no visible leaks

n/s/f wing has duct tape on it

n/s/r handbrake slow to react

n/s/r inner driveshaft boot is split

previous repairs carried out to o/s/f chassis leg

previous repairs carried out to sills

rust on body sills

rusty fuel pipe from filter housing

slight pitting on rear discs

Pass 1 Mar 2010 156,131 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body corrosion starting on the rear sills and floor area

front number plate starting to delaminate

n/s/r inner cv boot is split

rear axle bushes have slight play

windscreen is slightly scratched

Pass 26 Feb 2009 144,278 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body has several minor dents

fuel pipes slightly rusty

signs of welding repairs under vehicle

windscreen has small scratches across surface

Pass 14 Mar 2008 136,993 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both o/s/r c.v.boots split

both rear brake discs rusty

brake pad warning lamp comes on when brake padal depressed

play in o/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 14 Mar 2008 136,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both o/s/r c.v.boots split

both rear brake discs rusty

brake pad warning lamp comes on when brake padal depressed

play in o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 11 Mar 2006 136,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake pad warning light on

bumper insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant leaking

front exhaust mount loose

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2006 136,143 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering

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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E103 FLO is a 1987 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E103 FLO, 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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E103 FLO is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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