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C928 JFL

1985 BMW 628

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,418 mi
Last recorded78,418 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 62897,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC928 JFL
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 78,418 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 77,802 miles

Offside Front steering drag link split pin missing.

Fail 3 May 2024 77,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering drag link split pin missing.

Pass 11 Apr 2023 77,346 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,132 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side and front to back too (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 76,620 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,192 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 76,138 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 76,138 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,042 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,039 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,790 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,149 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 74,149 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 73,963 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,413 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,781 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 72,276 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 72,276 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,030 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 71,523 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 71,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear brake hose ferrules cracking

Rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,753 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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C928 JFL is a 1985 BMW 628 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C928 JFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C928 JFL registered?

C928 JFL is a 1985 BMW 628, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C928 JFL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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