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E895 SOF

1987 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,351 mi
Last recorded195,351 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE895 SOF
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 195,351 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear diff unit mount defective

small chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2017 193,573 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 193,559 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Feb 2014 189,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 189,926 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 185,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 179,493 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 178,177 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 174,839 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 170,928 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 170,928 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 170,337 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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E895 SOF is a 1987 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E895 SOF, 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 E895 SOF registered?

E895 SOF is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E895 SOF safe to buy?

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