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C280 CYO

1986 BMW 628

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

185,910 mi
Last recorded185,910 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1986 BMW 628130,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC280 CYO
MakeBMW
Model628
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 185,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 185,481 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 184,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 180,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 175,380 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 171,195 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 169,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 165,070 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 165,070 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 161,370 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 157,116 miles

offside rear radius arm mounting bushes worn

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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C280 CYO is a 1986 BMW 628 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 C280 CYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C280 CYO registered?

C280 CYO is a 1986 BMW 628, first registered on 3 January 1986.

Is C280 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C280 CYO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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