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B37 BEW

1985 BMW 628

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,499 mi
Last recorded69,499 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 62897,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB37 BEW
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 69,499 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,413 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,158 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,086 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,874 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,842 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,786 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,707 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,676 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 68,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,610 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,543 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,372 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,539 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 68,539 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,332 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 68,284 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 68,031 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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B37 BEW is a 1985 BMW 628 in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1985 BMW 628 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 97,061 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 B37 BEW, 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 41 years old, this BMW 628 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B37 BEW registered?

B37 BEW is a 1985 BMW 628, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B37 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B37 BEW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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