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C687 XLL

1986 BMW 628

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,366 mi
Last recorded156,366 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 628130,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC687 XLL
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 156,366 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 154,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 154,736 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 154,208 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 154,208 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 153,786 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 153,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 153,474 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 153,474 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 153,116 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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C687 XLL is a 1986 BMW 628 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C687 XLL, 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 C687 XLL registered?

C687 XLL is a 1986 BMW 628, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is C687 XLL safe to buy?

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