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C310 UPA

1986 BMW 628

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,528 mi
Last recorded136,528 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW 628130,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC310 UPA
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 136,528 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 136,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 136,262 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 136,139 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 135,850 miles

Poor reserve travel on handbrake.

Slight movement in both rear axle carrier bushies.

Slight play in sterring system.

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Under side of vehicle heavly under sealed.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 165,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Testing in wet conditions.

Under side of vehicle of vehicle heavly under sealed.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 135,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both exhaust centre box rubber mounts split/perishing badly

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

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

O/s/f lower wing area has an inadequate repair, inner sill and outer sill splitting apart

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 134,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2009 130,804 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 130,712 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 127,255 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 127,247 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

g/box oil leak

o/s/f anti rollbar link damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2007 125,529 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 125,518 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 122,456 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 122,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C310 UPA is a 1986 BMW 628 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C310 UPA, 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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C310 UPA is a 1986 BMW 628, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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