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B806 YVX

1985 BMW 628

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,189 mi
Last recorded142,189 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 BMW 62897,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB806 YVX
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 142,189 miles

Nearside Front floor pan at jacking point corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear inner driveshaft gaiter deteriated

front lower suspension arm balljoint dust covers splitting

front wipers slow

rear beam axle mount bushes have movement

service brake effiency test just passed

Pass 21 Aug 2007 141,693 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all 4 tyres perished and cracking

unable to inspect sills due to covers

Pass 13 Sep 2006 139,738 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 139,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front floor to sill corroded and holed in non-prescribed area

unable to inspect whole of outer sills due to side skirts

Fail 14 Dec 2005 139,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

sill covers fitted to both sides

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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B806 YVX is a 1985 BMW 628 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B806 YVX, 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 B806 YVX registered?

B806 YVX is a 1985 BMW 628, first registered on 18 January 1985.

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