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HUW 744W

1980 BMW 628

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,167 mi
Last recorded56,167 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUW 744W
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 56,167 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle is undersealed throughout

Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,290 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 53,572 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 53,535 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,979 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

both inner sills have slight corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2014 52,977 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner sills have slight corrosion

All brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,039 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,680 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 47,338 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 47,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion starting to show in outter sills and front inner wheel arches

engine emits light blue smoke

engine running rough

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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HUW 744W is a 1980 BMW 628 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HUW 744W, 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 46 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HUW 744W registered?

HUW 744W is a 1980 BMW 628, first registered on 14 November 1980.

Is HUW 744W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUW 744W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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