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C959 SJH

1986 BMW 628

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

270,843 mi
Last recorded270,843 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 628130,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC959 SJH
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 270,843 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 266,271 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 265,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 259,440 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 259,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Moves very slow and stops sometimes. (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 251,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 251,539 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 243,899 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 243,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 233,493 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 233,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 229,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 229,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 228,704 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 223,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

underside of vehicle getting weak in places.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 223,916 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2011 223,907 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all rear axle bushes starting to crack and wear

boot lock/catch sticking

front wipers smearing

fuel cap seal cracking

nsf fog light insecure

nsf inner wing corroded and holed

osf inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 8 Apr 2010 218,758 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 218,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad light on

engine oil light on

front fog lights n/w

front shocks weak

fuel pipes front to rear corroding

handbrake ratchet seems worn

Pass 8 Aug 2008 215,023 miles

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

front foglights n/w

n/s mainbeam light lens cracked

n/s/r + o/s/r suspension links boots split

o/s/f rearward suspension arm bush coming away

Fail 30 Jul 2008 215,023 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front foglights n/w

front lower body brace securing nut loose

front tyres sidewalls cracking + 1.6 mm - 2.0 mm edges

n/s mainbeam light lens cracked

n/s/r + o/s/r suspension links boots split

o/s/f rearward suspension arm bush coming away

Pass 24 Aug 2007 206,594 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 206,211 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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C959 SJH is a 1986 BMW 628 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 C959 SJH, 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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C959 SJH is a 1986 BMW 628, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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