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ARR 325Y

1983 BMW 628

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,162 mi
Last recorded101,162 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW 628106,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARR 325Y
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 101,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 100,686 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 10,549 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 100,116 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,821 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering joints and idler

Fail 26 Jan 2009 99,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering joints and idler

Pass 30 Apr 2007 99,335 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 99,335 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake pipes and brake hose ferrel ends corroding

fuel lines corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2006 97,972 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corosion to both front brake flexi hose ends

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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ARR 325Y is a 1983 BMW 628 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ARR 325Y, 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 ARR 325Y registered?

ARR 325Y is a 1983 BMW 628, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is ARR 325Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARR 325Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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