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B374 LDL

1985 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,148 mi
Last recorded133,148 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2005
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB374 LDL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2005 133,148 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 133,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front track control arms-stabalizing bushes slight worn

centre exhaust rubber mount split

front number plate cracked

offside wheel mud-gaurd insecure

rear axle bushes slight worn

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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B374 LDL is a 1985 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 99,915 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 B374 LDL, 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 41 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 B374 LDL?

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What year was B374 LDL registered?

B374 LDL is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 19 March 1985.

Is B374 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B374 LDL 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.

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