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D55 XJF

1986 BMW 628

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

160,210 mi
Last recorded160,210 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW 628130,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD55 XJF
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 160,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrrosion on offside and nearside floor/sill

Fail 24 Feb 2023 160,210 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrrosion on offside and nearside floor/sill

Pass 10 Feb 2022 159,969 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 159,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 157,909 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked

baffles in exhaust loose

blow on exhaust manifold

both rear coil springs corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

knock on steering coloum

Fail 26 Jun 2017 157,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked

baffles in exhaust loose

both rear coil springs corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

knock on steering coloum

Pass 4 Jul 2016 154,392 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

both rear axle bushes splitting

exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2016 154,392 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

both rear axle bushes splitting

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2015 153,519 miles

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

battery insecure

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes undersealed

slight blow on exhaust rear box

Fail 9 Apr 2015 153,519 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pipes undersealed

slight blow on exhaust rear box

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

battery insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2014 151,909 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 149,858 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 149,858 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 149,482 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 149,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 148,170 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 148,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 143,022 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 143,022 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 137,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 137,542 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 136,593 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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D55 XJF is a 1986 BMW 628 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 D55 XJF, 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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D55 XJF is a 1986 BMW 628, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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