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D848 TYJ

1986 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

162,737 mi
Last recorded162,737 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 528124,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD848 TYJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 162,737 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 160,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 158,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 156,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 156,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 155,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 153,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 152,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ underbody sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear park brake low reading, requires repair or adjustment

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 150,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 150,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened pit man arm seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened pit man arm seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 149,539 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 149,539 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush foremost arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower sill as chalked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function shock absorber jamming during operation (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel tank or hoses deteriorated (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 148,177 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 147,048 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 145,484 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 144,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,454 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre has cracked sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2011 144,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

servic e/engine management light on indicating car requires a service

Pass 16 Jul 2011 144,026 miles

servic e/engine management light on indicating car requires a service

Pass 2 Jun 2010 143,726 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 143,051 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 142,134 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 139,582 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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D848 TYJ is a 1986 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D848 TYJ, 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 D848 TYJ registered?

D848 TYJ is a 1986 BMW 528, first registered on 28 August 1986.

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