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C894 WDG

1986 BMW 628

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,722 mi
Last recorded71,722 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 628130,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC894 WDG
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 71,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 71,477 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 71,448 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of os outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dashboard brake light coming on intermittently

rear of os inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,720 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside offside front bump stops deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen washers weak

Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,476 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 69,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,545 miles

Brake pedal has slight creep

Offside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 9 Sep 2014 67,545 miles

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

Brake pedal has slight creep

Offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,047 miles

Tyres starting to crack in tread

Fail 30 Dec 2013 67,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 66,682 miles

rear subframe bushs starting to perish

Fail 20 Jun 2011 66,666 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyre tread deterioration noted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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C894 WDG is a 1986 BMW 628 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C894 WDG, 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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C894 WDG is a 1986 BMW 628, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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