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D700 AVN

1986 BMW 528

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,826 mi
Last recorded107,826 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD700 AVN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,826 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,686 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 107,686 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 104,563 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 104,563 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,592 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 100,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,160 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 96,155 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

NSF ball joint split pin missing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 92,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 92,509 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,202 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 85,174 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 75,672 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 75,054 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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D700 AVN is a 1986 BMW 528 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D700 AVN, 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.

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What year was D700 AVN registered?

D700 AVN is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D700 AVN safe to buy?

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