1986 BMW 528 2.8L Petrol · D173 DPG
1986 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1986. Recorded mileage 154,935 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 528
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2788cc
D173 DPG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 154,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D173 DPG Mileage History
- 17/06/2024154,496 mi
- 21/06/2024154,496 mi
- 17/09/2025154,935 mi+439 mi
Average of roughly 351 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
D173 DPG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW 528 (D173 DPG) between June 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 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 (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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