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C43 GVR

1986 BMW 628

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,254 mi
Last recorded135,254 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW 628130,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC43 GVR
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 135,254 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 135,250 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes covered in underseal

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2015 133,483 miles

brake pipes have protective coating applied unable to inspect properly

Pass 21 Aug 2014 137,391 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brakepipes covered in grease

Pass 2 Sep 2013 132,360 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brakepipes covered in grease

Fail 29 Aug 2013 132,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brakepipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Mar 2006 132,327 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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C43 GVR is a 1986 BMW 628 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C43 GVR, 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 C43 GVR registered?

C43 GVR is a 1986 BMW 628, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is C43 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C43 GVR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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