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B290 LNU

1984 BMW 628

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,089 mi
Last recorded221,089 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1984 BMW 628106,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB290 LNU
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 221,089 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 221,089 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 220,532 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 220,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 217,454 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 217,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 213,030 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 213,030 miles

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

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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B290 LNU is a 1984 BMW 628 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B290 LNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B290 LNU registered?

B290 LNU is a 1984 BMW 628, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B290 LNU safe to buy?

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