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D612 EYR

1986 BMW 528

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,936 mi
Last recorded72,936 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD612 EYR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 72,936 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 72,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,692 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 71,691 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,362 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 69,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 66,930 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 66,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Attached to steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,501 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 63,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,390 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 61,390 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 57,182 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,663 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,625 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,531 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,502 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,877 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 39,818 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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D612 EYR is a 1986 BMW 528 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1986 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 124,598 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 D612 EYR, 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 40 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 D612 EYR registered?

D612 EYR is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D612 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D612 EYR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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