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PMY 462X

1981 BMW 628

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

96,229 mi
Last recorded96,229 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1981 BMW 628118,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 462X
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 96,229 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 96,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 96,228 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various welding patches throughout vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2011 96,222 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 94,941 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 94,937 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PMY 462X is a 1981 BMW 628 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 PMY 462X, 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.

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What year was PMY 462X registered?

PMY 462X is a 1981 BMW 628, first registered on 3 August 1981.

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