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1982 BMW 628

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,278 mi
Last recorded43,278 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 628102,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration714 RU
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 43,278 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 43,165 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,139 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,503 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 42,503 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 42,503 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 42,503 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009
Fail 3 Apr 2009

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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714 RU is a 1982 BMW 628 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 102,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 714 RU, 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 44 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 714 RU registered?

714 RU is a 1982 BMW 628, first registered on 16 September 1982.

Is 714 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 714 RU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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