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E928 HHG

1987 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,203 mi
Last recorded77,203 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 528121,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE928 HHG
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 77,203 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,114 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 76,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

low effort to offside park brake

Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,971 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 74,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 71,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,213 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,035 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,912 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 61,124 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 49,731 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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E928 HHG is a 1987 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E928 HHG, 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 E928 HHG registered?

E928 HHG is a 1987 BMW 528, first registered on 19 November 1987.

Is E928 HHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E928 HHG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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