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OUI 6281

1984 BMW 628

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,842 mi
Last recorded149,842 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 628106,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 6281
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 149,842 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 144,676 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 143,512 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 139,663 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 139,454 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2014 139,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excess body corrosion n/s/f lower sill to floor section rear lower wheel arches

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2011 139,446 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 139,446 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 139,359 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 139,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 138,446 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 138,446 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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OUI 6281 is a 1984 BMW 628 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 106,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUI 6281, 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 42 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 OUI 6281 registered?

OUI 6281 is a 1984 BMW 628, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is OUI 6281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 6281 shows 12 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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