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C197 WUT

1986 BMW 628

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,560 mi
Last recorded150,560 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 628130,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC197 WUT
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2010 150,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front towing hooks twisted

n/s front inner wing corroded behind wheel

n/s rear inner wing behind wheel corroded

o/s front inner wing behind wheel corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 150,276 miles

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

brake warning light on dash stays on

front exhaust brkt broken

o/s front inner wing behind wheel corroded

warning lights on dash come on until engine speed is raised

Pass 23 Jul 2007 141,051 miles

VT32 issued with VT30.

Fail 16 Jul 2007 141,051 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 135,331 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 135,323 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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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C197 WUT is a 1986 BMW 628 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C197 WUT, 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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What year was C197 WUT registered?

C197 WUT is a 1986 BMW 628, first registered on 7 May 1986.

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