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D142 GSG

1987 BMW 628

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,089 mi
Last recorded76,089 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD142 GSG
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2021 76,089 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

radiator support panel corroded & holed

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,535 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension components generally corroded.

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

Fail 19 Sep 2020 75,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe gaskets leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension components generally corroded.

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

Pass 27 Jul 2019 75,535 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bush slightly worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bush slightly worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension components generally corroded.

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

Fail 26 Jul 2019 75,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Due do dipped beam inoperative. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis leg @mounting bracket corroded & holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bush slightly worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bush slightly worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension components generally corroded.

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

Pass 4 Aug 2018 75,527 miles

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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D142 GSG is a 1987 BMW 628 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D142 GSG, 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 39 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D142 GSG is a 1987 BMW 628, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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