CarVerify

Free Car Check

C23 EBH

1985 BMW 628

White Petrol 2788cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,297 mi
Last recorded144,297 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 62897,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 EBH
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2009 144,297 miles

Battery insecure

CAR HAS BEEN STANDING NEEDS TOO BE DRIVEN /BRAKES NEEDS LUBRICATE

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 144,297 miles

Battery insecure

CAR HAS BEEN STANDING NEEDS TOO BE DRIVEN /BRAKES NEEDS LUBRICATE

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 144,251 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 143,617 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
Full BMW 628 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C23 EBH is a 1985 BMW 628 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C23 EBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C23 EBH?

You can check the full history of C23 EBH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C23 EBH registered?

C23 EBH is a 1985 BMW 628, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C23 EBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 EBH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C23 EBH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C23 EBH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.