MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B897 RLP is a 1985 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 B897 RLP, 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.
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B897 RLP is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 1 January 1985.
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