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XEC 532Y

1983 BMW 628

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,053 mi
Last recorded84,053 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW 628106,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEC 532Y
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 84,053 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,053 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,053 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 84,053 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,053 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ARE ALL PERISHED - 205/70R14

Pass 2 Feb 2013 84,052 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 84,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 83,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings not within prescribed area

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 82,553 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat tilt mechanism not working

offside front inner wing corroded behind headlight [not prescribed area]

Pass 14 Jun 2006 78,952 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 74,994 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 74,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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XEC 532Y is a 1983 BMW 628 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 XEC 532Y, 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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XEC 532Y is a 1983 BMW 628, first registered on 19 January 1983.

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