1987 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · E502 JBF
1987 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 171,249 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E502 JBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 171,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E502 JBF Mileage History
- 10/06/2022161,561 mi
- 09/06/2023164,948 mi+3,387 mi
- 14/06/2024168,724 mi+3,776 mi
- 26/06/2024168,730 mi+6 mi
- 20/06/2025171,249 mi+2,519 mi
Average of roughly 3,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E502 JBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 528 (E502 JBF) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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