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DWR 565W

1981 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,714 mi
Last recorded78,714 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1981 BMW 52875,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 565W
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,594 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 78,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,480 miles

corrosion to osf floor

Pass 9 Apr 2009 78,054 miles

corrossion on floor near o/s front lower wheel arch

Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,937 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 77,657 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 77,409 miles

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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DWR 565W is a 1981 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DWR 565W, 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 DWR 565W registered?

DWR 565W is a 1981 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is DWR 565W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWR 565W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DWR 565W have outstanding finance?

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