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B856 VWW

1985 BMW 728

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

637 mi
Last recorded637 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB856 VWW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 637 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 95,346 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 95,346 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 95,328 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 95,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 94,299 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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B856 VWW is a 1985 BMW 728 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B856 VWW, 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

How do I check the history of B856 VWW?

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What year was B856 VWW registered?

B856 VWW is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is B856 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B856 VWW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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