MOT Status
Mileage
123,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CEC 459W is a 1981 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1981 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 75,013 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 CEC 459W, 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 45 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CEC 459W registered?
CEC 459W is a 1981 BMW 528, first registered on 10 March 1981.
Is CEC 459W safe to buy?
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