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WAB 577V

1980 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,518 mi
Last recorded57,518 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAB 577V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 57,518 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 57,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2024 57,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 56,255 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,893 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 55,582 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,405 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,384 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,304 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,735 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,947 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,336 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,767 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,194 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,411 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 46,411 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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WAB 577V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1980 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 88,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAB 577V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 46 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAB 577V registered?

WAB 577V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 1980.

Is WAB 577V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAB 577V shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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