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WWB 774Y

1985 BMW 628

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,902 mi
Last recorded94,902 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 62897,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWB 774Y
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 94,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

steering column has slight play in lower spline

Fail 3 Feb 2024 94,902 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

steering column has slight play in lower spline

Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,579 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

steering column has slight play in lower spline

Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,922 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column lower spline

Fail 15 Dec 2021 93,922 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column lower spline

Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,209 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column lower u/j

Pass 30 May 2019 92,465 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

slight free play in steering column lower spline

Fail 30 May 2019 92,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

slight free play in steering column lower spline

Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,659 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column lower spline

Fail 6 Jun 2018 91,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column lower spline

Pass 31 May 2017 90,326 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 90,326 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,003 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float spline (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery hold down clamp bolt stripped

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering has slight play in lower column spline

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,758 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 85,046 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 85,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 83,289 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 81,770 miles

slight play on adjustable spline bottom of steering column

Pass 18 Jun 2010 80,062 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,438 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,465 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 73,885 miles

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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WWB 774Y is a 1985 BMW 628 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1985 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 97,061 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 WWB 774Y, 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 41 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WWB 774Y registered?

WWB 774Y is a 1985 BMW 628, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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The MOT history for WWB 774Y shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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