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C128 LBW

1985 BMW 628

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,876 mi
Last recorded115,876 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 BMW 62897,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC128 LBW
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,876 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 114,867 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 114,867 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 111,503 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 111,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing latch not accesable and not checked (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance side (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance stop light (lens painted over) (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,627 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,375 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

offside front inner bumper support bar corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2016 105,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

offside front inner bumper support bar corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 102,780 miles

Fuel pipes rusty

Vehicle running rough cutting out during test

Vehicle showing signs of corossion

Fail 19 Mar 2015 102,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipes rusty

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

Vehicle running rough cutting out during test

Vehicle showing signs of corossion

Pass 22 Jan 2014 99,992 miles

O/S/F Tyre worm seriously on inner edge 245/40/18

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

Slight play in steering box

Vehicle showing signs of heavy corossion

Fail 21 Jan 2014 99,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre worm seriously on inner edge 245/40/18

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Feb 2013 97,875 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

N/S/FRONT PETROL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,671 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 95,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 93,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 93,565 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 90,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside inner wheel arch slight corrosion

rear floor by rear suspension slight corrosion

slight corrosion on both sills

Fail 2 Jul 2008 90,890 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside inner wheel arch slight corrosion

rear floor by rear suspension slight corrosion

slight corrosion on both sills

Pass 29 Jun 2007 87,168 miles

rear brakes may require attention

Pass 5 Sep 2006 83,776 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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C128 LBW is a 1985 BMW 628 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 C128 LBW, 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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C128 LBW is a 1985 BMW 628, first registered on 23 October 1985.

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