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B170 VWS

1984 BMW 628

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,928 mi
Last recorded111,928 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1984 BMW 628106,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB170 VWS
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,928 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 111,693 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 111,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Jun 2014 111,440 miles

car needs good run to blow out cobweebs

front brake rusty

rear brake discs rusty

rear pads low

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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B170 VWS is a 1984 BMW 628 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B170 VWS, 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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What year was B170 VWS registered?

B170 VWS is a 1984 BMW 628, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B170 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B170 VWS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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