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SIL 5205

1983 BMW 628

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

1,716 mi
Last recorded1,716 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW 628106,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 5205
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 1,716 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 123,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 122,037 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 120,547 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 119,233 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 119,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill has a hole/split

wipers starting and stopping intermittently on windscreen in intermittent mode

Pass 23 May 2019 119,079 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 119,077 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2016 118,788 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 118,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 117,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 116,464 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 115,732 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 115,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 114,188 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 113,836 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 113,546 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 113,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 112,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 112,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SIL 5205 is a 1983 BMW 628 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 SIL 5205, 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 SIL 5205 registered?

SIL 5205 is a 1983 BMW 628, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is SIL 5205 safe to buy?

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