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B293 YKE

1985 BMW 628

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,332 mi
Last recorded97,332 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 62897,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB293 YKE
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,332 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 97,249 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,200 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 97,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 97,066 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,061 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,060 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 97,060 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 96,701 miles

front bumper corroding

n/s outer sill corroding

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

o/s outer sill corroding

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2010 96,701 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre section of exhaust rubber mounting badly perished and starting to split (Advise attention)

front bumper corroding

n/s outer sill corroding

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

o/s outer sill corroding

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

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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B293 YKE is a 1985 BMW 628 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 B293 YKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B293 YKE registered?

B293 YKE is a 1985 BMW 628, first registered on 14 May 1985.

Is B293 YKE safe to buy?

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