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A405 GBA

1984 BMW 628

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,563 mi
Last recorded113,563 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1984 BMW 628106,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA405 GBA
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 113,563 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jun 2010 113,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2009 112,953 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 112,953 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 110,917 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 110,913 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 May 2007 110,189 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 110,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 30 May 2006 107,143 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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A405 GBA is a 1984 BMW 628 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A405 GBA, 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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A405 GBA is a 1984 BMW 628, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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