MOT Status
Mileage
169,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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PGE 142Y is a 1983 BMW 628, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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