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E889 KYX

1987 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

105,632 mi
Last recorded105,632 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE889 KYX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 105,632 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 105,007 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 104,864 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 104,851 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 104,637 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 104,477 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 102,572 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,530 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 102,463 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 101,940 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,844 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 101,223 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE & GEAR BOX

Pass 3 Dec 2012 101,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 10 Dec 2011 99,350 miles

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

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS WORKING, BUT DIM !

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN CENTRE STEERING ARM BALL JOINT (OFF SIDE)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 96,864 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 94,448 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear suspension links worn

slight wear in steering joint

Fail 8 Dec 2009 94,448 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear suspension links worn

slight wear in steering joint

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 88,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 88,185 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 85,962 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 85,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

steering box freeplay

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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E889 KYX is a 1987 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 E889 KYX, 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 E889 KYX registered?

E889 KYX is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 4 December 1987.

Is E889 KYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E889 KYX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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