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CEC 459W

1981 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

123,353 mi
Last recorded123,353 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2006
Typical for 1981 BMW 52875,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEC 459W
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2006 123,353 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for CEC 459W shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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