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B540 NJF

1985 BMW 628

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,437 mi
Last recorded94,437 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1985 BMW 62897,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB540 NJF
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,437 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 94,437 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2013 94,398 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 94,337 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 93,973 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 93,459 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,113 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 89,505 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 89,508 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 86,947 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 84,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 84,562 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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B540 NJF is a 1985 BMW 628 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B540 NJF, 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.

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What year was B540 NJF registered?

B540 NJF is a 1985 BMW 628, first registered on 10 January 1985.

Is B540 NJF safe to buy?

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