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B536 AKH

1985 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,590 mi
Last recorded73,590 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB536 AKH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 73,590 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 73,590 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 73,556 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 73,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 77,476 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 77,476 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,448 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,335 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,136 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 73,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,936 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,109 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 72,109 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,237 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 71,234 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,902 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 68,881 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 68,881 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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B536 AKH is a 1985 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B536 AKH, 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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B536 AKH is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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