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B42 XEU

1985 BMW 728

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,222 mi
Last recorded101,222 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB42 XEU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 97,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 97,995 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2010 97,839 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 May 2010 97,839 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 97,833 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 97,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2009 97,210 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 97,114 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 97,112 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 95,684 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 94,397 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
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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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