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E300 GLB

1987 BMW 528

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,048 mi
Last recorded63,048 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE300 GLB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,048 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 63,039 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Battery insecure

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

both front inner sill panels starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,480 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,642 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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E300 GLB is a 1987 BMW 528 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E300 GLB, 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 E300 GLB?

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What year was E300 GLB registered?

E300 GLB is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 9 October 1987.

Is E300 GLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E300 GLB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E300 GLB have outstanding finance?

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