CarVerify

Free Car Check

BME 23Y

1985 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2788cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,153 mi
Last recorded65,153 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBME 23Y
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 65,153 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 64,266 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 62,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 60,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp in-op

Fail 24 Jun 2022 60,846 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp in-op

Pass 2 Jul 2021 59,839 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 59,558 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 58,801 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,641 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,490 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,450 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
Full BMW 728 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BME 23Y is a 1985 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BME 23Y, 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 BME 23Y?

You can check the full history of BME 23Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BME 23Y registered?

BME 23Y is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is BME 23Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BME 23Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BME 23Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BME 23Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.