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C300 SMY

1986 BMW 628

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,633 mi
Last recorded132,633 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 628130,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC300 SMY
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 132,633 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 132,085 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 131,055 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 130,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 130,794 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 130,676 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 130,490 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 130,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 130,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 129,633 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 129,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 129,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 128,735 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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C300 SMY is a 1986 BMW 628 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C300 SMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C300 SMY registered?

C300 SMY is a 1986 BMW 628, first registered on 3 January 1986.

Is C300 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C300 SMY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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