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B962 RDY

1984 BMW 628

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,610 mi
Last recorded122,610 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1984 BMW 628106,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB962 RDY
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 122,610 miles

Front panel/inner wings (behind headlights) deteriorated by corrosion.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 122,129 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

nearside front sill corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 122,129 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front sill corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 119,718 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 119,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 115,169 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 115,169 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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B962 RDY is a 1984 BMW 628 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B962 RDY, 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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B962 RDY is a 1984 BMW 628, first registered on 3 December 1984.

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