MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,222 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear exhaust box very rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
front number plate deteriorating
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
front number plate deteriorating
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
exhaust noisy (baffles loose)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B42 XEU is a 1985 BMW 728 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 B42 XEU, 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.
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What year was B42 XEU registered?
B42 XEU is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 7 February 1985.
Is B42 XEU safe to buy?
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