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B384 LFG

1985 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,145 mi
Last recorded84,145 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB384 LFG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 84,145 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 83,588 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s & n/s/ f sills corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2016 81,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,238 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2014 75,266 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2014 75,266 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,231 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,812 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,712 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 59,383 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,790 miles

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)

centre exh rubber missing

Pass 2 May 2007 52,584 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 52,584 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2006 46,838 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 46,838 miles

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

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

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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B384 LFG is a 1985 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 B384 LFG, 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

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What year was B384 LFG registered?

B384 LFG is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 3 April 1985.

Is B384 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B384 LFG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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