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A403 FLD

1983 BMW 628

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,062 mi
Last recorded94,062 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1983 BMW 628106,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA403 FLD
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 94,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,877 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 93,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A403 FLD is a 1983 BMW 628 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 106,945 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 628 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A403 FLD, 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 43 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 A403 FLD registered?

A403 FLD is a 1983 BMW 628, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A403 FLD safe to buy?

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