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RJI 2269

1986 BMW 628

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,267 mi
Last recorded78,267 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 628130,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 2269
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,267 miles

brake pipes and flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

front prop couplings deteriorating

oil leak and rack pinion leak

rear brake discs wearing

slight play in ns and os steering idlers

slight play in steering box

Fail 14 Feb 2019 78,267 miles

Service brake excessively binding nsr brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding osf brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working osf (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low ns (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipes and flexi brake pipes coated

front prop couplings deteriorating

oil leak and rack pinion oil leak

rear brake discs wearing

slight play in ns and os steering idlers

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,146 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 78,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine/gearbox and axle ()

battery loose

Pass 21 Dec 2015 78,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 78,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak on gear box and rear diff

Pass 11 Aug 2007 78,078 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 78,078 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Fuel pipes corroding †3.Brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating †4.Front chassis corroding

5.Slight play n/s steering idler †6.Rear suspension bushes perishing

7.brake pads not checked

Pass 27 Jul 2006 78,070 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 78,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RJI 2269 is a 1986 BMW 628 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 130,137 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 RJI 2269, 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 40 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJI 2269 is a 1986 BMW 628, first registered on 6 November 1986.

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