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B874 WNE

1985 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

312,637 mi
Last recorded312,637 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB874 WNE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 312,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 312,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 309,249 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 309,248 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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B874 WNE is a 1985 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B874 WNE, 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 B874 WNE registered?

B874 WNE is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 3 June 1985.

Is B874 WNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B874 WNE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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