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OAH 457V

1980 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,993 mi
Last recorded44,993 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1980 BMW 528102,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAH 457V
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 44,993 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 44,992 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 44,992 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 44,992 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,992 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 44,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 44,992 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 44,992 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,992 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,992 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,992 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 44,992 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,992 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,492 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 44,882 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,882 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 44,992 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 44,992 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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OAH 457V is a 1980 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 102,520 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 OAH 457V, 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 46 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 OAH 457V registered?

OAH 457V is a 1980 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is OAH 457V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAH 457V shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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