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E516 VDV

1987 BMW 528

Brown Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,632 mi
Last recorded162,632 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE516 VDV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 162,632 miles

all four tyres have slight perishing

rear exhaust mount perished

slight play in steering idler arm bush

Fail 15 Jun 2010 162,629 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

all four tyres have slight perishing

rear exhaust mount perished

slight play in steering idler arm bush

Pass 13 Jun 2009 160,923 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2009 160,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has slight perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 159,873 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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E516 VDV is a 1987 BMW 528 in Brown with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 121,642 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 E516 VDV, 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 39 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E516 VDV registered?

E516 VDV is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 24 August 1987.

Is E516 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E516 VDV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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