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B728 ODF

1985 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

121,892 mi
Last recorded121,892 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB728 ODF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2011 121,892 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

brake warning light flashed on during test

slight imbalance from front brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2011 121,892 miles

Oil leak

brake warning light flashed on during test

slight imbalance from front brakes

Fail 11 Jun 2011 121,885 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 121,699 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 121,663 miles

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

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

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)

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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B728 ODF is a 1985 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B728 ODF, 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 B728 ODF registered?

B728 ODF is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 3 January 1985.

Is B728 ODF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B728 ODF shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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