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E28 JAM

1987 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,949 mi
Last recorded72,949 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 JAM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 72,949 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 72,945 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 72,603 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 72,068 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 71,866 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 71,606 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 71,321 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 70,541 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 69,755 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 69,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 67,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 66,905 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 65,821 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 64,371 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 63,337 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 61,480 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 59,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 54,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,161 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,164 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 39,834 miles

o/s/r brake slightly low effort †

rear lower arm bottom bushes slight wear

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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E28 JAM is a 1987 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E28 JAM, 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

How do I check the history of E28 JAM?

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What year was E28 JAM registered?

E28 JAM is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E28 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E28 JAM shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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