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B811 ETG

1985 BMW 628

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,712 mi
Last recorded110,712 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 62897,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB811 ETG
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2006 110,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 110,624 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

1 boot floor not checked 2 slight play in steering linkages

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B811 ETG is a 1985 BMW 628 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B811 ETG, 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 B811 ETG registered?

B811 ETG is a 1985 BMW 628, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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