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A4 HGK

1986 BMW 628

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,338 mi
Last recorded196,338 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW 628130,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 HGK
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 196,338 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 195,944 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 194,729 miles

Nearside and offside sill's are starting to rust but ok for MOT.

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 194,720 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside and offside sill's are starting to rust but ok for MOT.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 191,585 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 191,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A4 HGK is a 1986 BMW 628 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 130,137 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 A4 HGK, 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 40 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 HGK registered?

A4 HGK is a 1986 BMW 628, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is A4 HGK safe to buy?

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