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UJN 425V

1980 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,751 mi
Last recorded120,751 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 BMW 528102,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJN 425V
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 120,751 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 120,060 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 119,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 119,939 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 119,878 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 117,609 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 114,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2008 113,597 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 113,591 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2007 111,608 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 111,601 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 105,479 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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UJN 425V is a 1980 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UJN 425V, 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

How do I check the history of UJN 425V?

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What year was UJN 425V registered?

UJN 425V is a 1980 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is UJN 425V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJN 425V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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