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BIL 8894

1983 BMW 628

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,256 mi
Last recorded122,256 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1983 BMW 628106,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 8894
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 122,256 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 122,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 122,244 miles

all under body as been under sealed at time off test

Pass 21 Feb 2008 122,218 miles

floor and sills full off underseal and bog but apear sound at time off test

Fail 12 Feb 2008 122,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

floor and sills full off underseal and bog but apear sound at time off test

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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BIL 8894 is a 1983 BMW 628 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 106,945 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 BIL 8894, 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 43 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIL 8894 registered?

BIL 8894 is a 1983 BMW 628, first registered on 23 May 1983.

Is BIL 8894 safe to buy?

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