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A255 PYB

1983 BMW 728

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,856 mi
Last recorded29,856 miles
Recorded on2 May 2007
Typical for 1983 BMW 728105,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA255 PYB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2007 29,856 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS COULD BE BETTER!

Fail 2 May 2007 29,856 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS COULD BE BETTER!

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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
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A255 PYB is a 1983 BMW 728 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A255 PYB, 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 A255 PYB?

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What year was A255 PYB registered?

A255 PYB is a 1983 BMW 728, first registered on 19 October 1983.

Is A255 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A255 PYB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A255 PYB have outstanding finance?

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