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A6 LUX

1985 BMW 628

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

452,602 mi
Last recorded452,602 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 62897,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 LUX
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 452,602 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 452,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 447,355 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 447,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 442,472 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 442,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,849 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 43,849 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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A6 LUX is a 1985 BMW 628 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 97,061 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 A6 LUX, 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 41 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 LUX registered?

A6 LUX is a 1985 BMW 628, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A6 LUX safe to buy?

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