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4082 D

1979 BMW 628

Blue Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,476 mi
Last recorded69,476 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration4082 D
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 69,476 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective All (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also heavily undersealed over repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed covering repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

No rear seat belts fitted at time of test

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

windsceen rubber detiorated badly

Fail 12 Feb 2026 69,476 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective All (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also heavily undersealed over repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed covering repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

No rear seat belts fitted at time of test

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

windsceen rubber detiorated badly

How Reliable is the BMW 628?

Based on 1,371 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
628
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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4082 D is a 1979 BMW 628 in Blue with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a BMW 628 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4082 D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 628 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 47 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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4082 D is a 1979 BMW 628, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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