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B979 SFA

1984 BMW 628

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,926 mi
Last recorded93,926 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 628106,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB979 SFA
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,926 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone outer support bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 93,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake valve leaking brake reducer valves damp (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel all (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear diff mount

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone stabilizer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 93,926 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake assistance not functioning as intended (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner steering linkages have slight were but no excessive play detected at steering wheel

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake wear indicator illuminated

brake pedal sinks when pressure applied & held

Pass 2 Jun 2020 93,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,252 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 92,541 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 92,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 90,214 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 88,240 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet struts defective

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

windsrceen cracked outside sweted area less than 40 m/m n/s

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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B979 SFA 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 66.7%.

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 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 B979 SFA, 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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What year was B979 SFA registered?

B979 SFA is a 1984 BMW 628, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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