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UVN 548X

1981 BMW 628

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

113,107 mi
Last recorded113,107 miles
Recorded on22 May 2006
Typical for 1981 BMW 628118,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVN 548X
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 May 2006 113,107 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

speedo drive insecure and hanging down

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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UVN 548X is a 1981 BMW 628 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 UVN 548X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UVN 548X registered?

UVN 548X is a 1981 BMW 628, first registered on 24 September 1981.

Is UVN 548X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVN 548X shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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