CarVerify

Free Car Check

A11 GSS

1983 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 3839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests44 (36 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,912 mi
Last recorded135,912 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW 728105,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 GSS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

36 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 135,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (worn inner/outer shoulders) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre - wear to the inner and outer shoulders

Fail 20 Oct 2025 135,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (worn inner/outer shoulders) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre - wear to the inner and outer shoulders

Pass 5 Jun 2025 86,128 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 85,554 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 85,514 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 85,476 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 133,091 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 85,453 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 132,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 85,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 132,139 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,409 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 130,100 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,364 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 85,364 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 123,530 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,341 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 121,143 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 114,913 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 107,673 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam tell tail not working

Fail 3 Nov 2014 84,786 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,762 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 100,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,327 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front sill panel corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,099 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,110 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,475 miles

main beam tell tail not working

Fail 17 Mar 2011 80,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 78,548 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,150 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,404 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,993 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 73,107 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 73,107 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 70,827 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 70,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,139 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 68,788 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 728?

Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,164
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,391
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,768
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,300
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,183
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,071
Full BMW 728 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A11 GSS is a 1983 BMW 728 in Grey with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1983 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 105,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 728 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 GSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 728 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 43 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A11 GSS?

You can check the full history of A11 GSS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A11 GSS registered?

A11 GSS is a 1983 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1983.

Is A11 GSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 GSS shows 44 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A11 GSS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A11 GSS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.