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B778 FAM

1985 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,121 mi
Last recorded144,121 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB778 FAM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 144,121 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 141,812 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 141,804 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 3 Aug 2013 141,825 miles

corrosion on front outer sills

rear brake pads worn to excess

rear tyres 75% worn and perished

Fail 29 Jul 2013 141,804 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on front outer sills

exhaust blow at manifold area

rear brake pads worn to excess

rear tyres 75% worn and perished

Pass 3 Sep 2010 141,804 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 14 Jul 2009 139,941 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 139,941 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 138,974 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 137,375 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 135,514 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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B778 FAM is a 1985 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B778 FAM, 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 B778 FAM registered?

B778 FAM is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 12 April 1985.

Is B778 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B778 FAM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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