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PGE 142Y

1983 BMW 628

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

169,734 mi
Last recorded169,734 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1983 BMW 628106,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGE 142Y
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2006 169,734 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all brake pipes corroded †osf floor corroded & holed †extensive corrosion & repairs to both front inner wings †corrosion to osf outer wing,outer sills,floors,rear wings †rear suspension links badly corroded †play at steerng box

battery insecure

bonnet struts defective

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

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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PGE 142Y is a 1983 BMW 628 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1983 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 106,945 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 PGE 142Y, 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 43 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 PGE 142Y registered?

PGE 142Y is a 1983 BMW 628, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is PGE 142Y safe to buy?

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