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E588 LLN

1987 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,358 mi
Last recorded180,358 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE588 LLN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 180,358 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 180,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2006 175,190 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2005 169,280 miles

auto tramsmission pipes leaking.

Fail 13 Jun 2005 169,204 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

auto transmision fluid leak.

off side rear hand brake poor effort.

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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E588 LLN is a 1987 BMW 528 in Grey 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 E588 LLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E588 LLN registered?

E588 LLN is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E588 LLN safe to buy?

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