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B858 RLL

1985 BMW 728

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

131,238 mi
Last recorded131,238 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB858 RLL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2006 131,238 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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B858 RLL is a 1985 BMW 728 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 B858 RLL, 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 B858 RLL registered?

B858 RLL is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B858 RLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B858 RLL shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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