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C554 SDL

1985 BMW 628

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,336 mi
Last recorded149,336 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 62897,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC554 SDL
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 149,336 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 149,302 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 149,184 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 149,082 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in steering box

Fail 25 Oct 2021 149,077 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in steering box

Pass 28 Oct 2020 148,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 148,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 148,098 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,982 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 147,982 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 147,596 miles

slight play from nearside steering pivot bush

Pass 22 Apr 2016 146,557 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 144,895 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 144,421 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 143,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 143,745 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 4 Jan 2012 142,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 141,975 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 141,974 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 140,941 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 140,098 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 140,078 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 139,006 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 139,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 138,021 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 137,102 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front floor holed & corroded

o/s & n/s/f holed & corroded under wheel arches

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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C554 SDL is a 1985 BMW 628 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C554 SDL, 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.

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C554 SDL is a 1985 BMW 628, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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