CarVerify

Free Car Check

E91 BEY

1987 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,643 mi
Last recorded171,643 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE91 BEY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 171,643 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded in parts (2.3.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 171,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users unit insecure (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded in parts (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 171,337 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 170,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear cv boot insure

Fail 12 May 2014 170,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear cv boot insure

Pass 1 May 2012 169,463 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 169,460 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

centre exhaust mounting split

Pass 4 Apr 2011 166,789 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Apr 2010 165,052 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm links poor condition

Front fog lamps poor light out put

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Offside front brake drag

Offside rear brake drag

Rear brake discs poor condition

Rear brake pads worn to minimum thickness borderline pass

Screen washers poor

Pass 24 Apr 2009 162,678 miles

Both rear suspension panhard rods poor condition

Nearside swivel gaiter split

Offside front brake drag

undercar fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2009 162,677 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear suspension panhard rods poor condition

Nearside front lower swivel gaiter split

Offside front brake drag

Under car fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2007 160,805 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter slightly damp !!!!

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes worn / perished

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bushes perished / worn

slight and harsh corrosion underside of car in place's

slight play in both front bottom ball joint's

Fail 25 Sep 2007 160,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter slightly damp !!!!

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes worn / perished

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bushes perished / worn

slight and harsh corrosion underside of car in place's

slight play in both front bottom ball joint's

Pass 4 Nov 2005 160,792 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
Full BMW 528 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E91 BEY is a 1987 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 E91 BEY, 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

How do I check the history of E91 BEY?

You can check the full history of E91 BEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E91 BEY registered?

E91 BEY is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E91 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E91 BEY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E91 BEY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E91 BEY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.