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A959 FRA

1984 BMW 628

Maroon Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,608 mi
Last recorded97,608 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1984 BMW 628106,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA959 FRA
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,608 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,728 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 94,727 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,391 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

underside of car heavily underseild covering brake pipes,floors etc

Pass 16 May 2011 93,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front spring seat (part of suspension leg)is heavily swollen with corrosion

Fail 3 May 2011 93,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front spring seat (part of suspension leg)is heavily swollen with corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2010 92,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

a thick coating of underseal has been applied to some areas of underside

Fail 20 Apr 2010 92,366 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

a thick coating of underseal has been applied to some areas of underside

Pass 6 Apr 2009 91,053 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 91,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 91,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipes covered in a antp corrosive material unable to check fully for corrosion

floors to sills thin

fuel pipes corroded

inner wing by battery corroded

smoke from exhaust

various suspension bushes weak

vehicle structure corroded and thin in places

Pass 22 Feb 2008 90,322 miles

floors to sills thin

some suspension bushes weak

Fail 14 Feb 2008 90,322 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

floors to sills thin

some suispension bushes weak

Pass 13 Feb 2007 89,712 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres starting to perish

front tyres getting low on edges

outer sills and floor to sill areas corroding and thin in places

rear beam axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 15 Feb 2006 89,271 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 89,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

centre track rod small amount of play

fuel pipes rusty

offside sill thin

some suspension bushes weak

vehicle structure thin in places

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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A959 FRA is a 1984 BMW 628 in Maroon with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 106,573 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 A959 FRA, 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 42 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A959 FRA is a 1984 BMW 628, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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