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D37 JAE

1986 BMW 628

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,030 mi
Last recorded212,030 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 628130,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD37 JAE
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 212,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on all wheel arches near suspension turrets

nsr cv boot loose

os sill corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 211,950 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on all wheel arches near suspension turrets

nsr cv boot loose

os sill corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 206,285 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 206,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

N/S/R Drive shaft outer gaitor split.

Stone chip in n/s of windscreen outside wipers sweep.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 190,158 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 184,202 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 184,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 173,974 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 173,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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D37 JAE is a 1986 BMW 628 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 130,137 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 D37 JAE, 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 40 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D37 JAE is a 1986 BMW 628, first registered on 5 September 1986.

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