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A199 FMY

1984 BMW 628

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

137,209 mi
Last recorded137,209 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1984 BMW 628106,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA199 FMY
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2006 137,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front wings badly corroded

front bumper insecure due to corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2005 134,458 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 134,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

b0th sides front floor corroding

slight play in steering column spline

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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A199 FMY is a 1984 BMW 628 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1984 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 106,573 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 A199 FMY, 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 42 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A199 FMY registered?

A199 FMY is a 1984 BMW 628, first registered on 5 March 1984.

Is A199 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A199 FMY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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