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A529 KKL

1983 BMW 628

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,759 mi
Last recorded75,759 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW 628106,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA529 KKL
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,759 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN LIMITS

Fail 8 Jan 2009 75,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN LIMITS

Pass 30 Nov 2007 127,092 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 127,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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A529 KKL is a 1983 BMW 628 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 106,945 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 A529 KKL, 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 43 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A529 KKL registered?

A529 KKL is a 1983 BMW 628, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A529 KKL safe to buy?

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