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B417 GWJ

1984 BMW 628

Purple Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

86,448 mi
Last recorded86,448 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW 628106,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB417 GWJ
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 86,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 86,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 86,438 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os and ns (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsf jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsr inner sill by rear subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsr outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osf jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osr inner sill by rear subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osr outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended nsr and osr wont clip into stalks (7.1.2 (c))

Side repeater not working ns and os (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2017 86,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,213 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 86,207 miles

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,978 miles

sports exhaust fitted

vehicle has been stood

Fail 12 Apr 2014 85,978 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

sports exhaust fitted

vehicle has been stood

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,953 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 170,405 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 170,396 miles

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

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

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

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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B417 GWJ is a 1984 BMW 628 in Purple with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 B417 GWJ, 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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B417 GWJ is a 1984 BMW 628, first registered on 2 February 1984.

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