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BYJ 151Y

1982 BMW 628

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

100,719 mi
Last recorded100,719 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1982 BMW 628102,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYJ 151Y
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 May 2015 100,719 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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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BYJ 151Y is a 1982 BMW 628 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1982 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 102,011 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 BYJ 151Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYJ 151Y registered?

BYJ 151Y is a 1982 BMW 628, first registered on 23 September 1982.

Is BYJ 151Y safe to buy?

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