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D789 YLH

1986 BMW 528

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

204,178 mi
Last recorded204,178 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD789 YLH
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 204,178 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 204,178 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front shockers leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2010 191,866 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 167,749 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 167,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 7 Jun 2008 154,626 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 154,626 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 147,282 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 147,282 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 133,916 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 133,916 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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D789 YLH is a 1986 BMW 528 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D789 YLH, 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 D789 YLH registered?

D789 YLH is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 26 August 1986.

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