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C628 JGL

1986 BMW 325

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,458 mi
Last recorded26,458 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC628 JGL
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 26,458 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 28,342 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 28,428 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 28,428 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 28,383 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 26,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 26,615 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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C628 JGL is a 1986 BMW 325 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a BMW 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C628 JGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 325 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C628 JGL registered?

C628 JGL is a 1986 BMW 325, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C628 JGL safe to buy?

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