CarVerify

Free Car Check

UGO 443W

1980 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,408 mi
Last recorded139,408 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1980 BMW 5 Series102,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationUGO 443W
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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

10 pass
Pass 30 May 2025 139,408 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 139,008 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 138,408 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 137,808 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 137,107 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 137,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 135,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 135,038 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 134,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 132,202 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
Full BMW 5 Series 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

UGO 443W is a 1980 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 102,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UGO 443W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 46 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UGO 443W?

You can check the full history of UGO 443W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UGO 443W registered?

UGO 443W is a 1980 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 1980.

Is UGO 443W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGO 443W shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UGO 443W 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 UGO 443W. 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.