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HYX 345W

1981 BMW 628

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,099 mi
Last recorded99,099 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW 628118,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYX 345W
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 99,099 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 95,792 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,694 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 93,353 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 93,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 141,077 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 141,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 141,077 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 141,076 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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HYX 345W is a 1981 BMW 628 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 118,385 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 HYX 345W, 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 45 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 HYX 345W registered?

HYX 345W is a 1981 BMW 628, first registered on 12 January 1981.

Is HYX 345W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYX 345W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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