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D724 GEC

1986 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,088 mi
Last recorded165,088 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD724 GEC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 165,088 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive scuttle panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes perished and have slight movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front door corroded and skin coming away at bottom

rear diff modified

suspension lowered

underbody and sills corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 165,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn drive shaft to diff loose (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

suspension lowered

underbody and sills corroded

rear propshaft to diff loose

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive scuttle panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes perished and have slight movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front door corroded and skin coming away at bottom

rear diff modified

Pass 29 Aug 2014 163,340 miles

aftermarket exhaust system fitted

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 15 Aug 2014 163,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 161,699 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 159,306 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 157,471 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust repair is not repair to a good standard

rear exhaust rubbing on diff casing

unable to check quality on welded patches as coverered over with sealer

Fail 16 Aug 2011 157,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust rubbing on diff casing

unable to check quality on welded patches as coverered over with sealer

Pass 12 Aug 2010 155,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 154,290 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 152,192 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 142,665 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 142,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 127,748 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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D724 GEC is a 1986 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D724 GEC, 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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D724 GEC is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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