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B18 NJG

1984 BMW 628

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,386 mi
Last recorded109,386 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1984 BMW 628106,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 NJG
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,386 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked tread and inner sidewall

different rim and tyre size have been fitted to rear

fuel pipes corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Sep 2019 109,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked tread and inner sidewall

fuel pipes corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2018 109,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 109,386 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 106,706 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 106,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have age cracks in sidewalls and treads

Fail 18 Nov 2010 106,573 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have age cracks in sidewalls and treads

Fail 9 Jan 2010 104,233 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 104,233 miles

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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B18 NJG is a 1984 BMW 628 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B18 NJG, 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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B18 NJG is a 1984 BMW 628, first registered on 12 October 1984.

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