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C740 BYY

1985 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,021 mi
Last recorded160,021 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC740 BYY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 160,021 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 160,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various underside corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 99,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Excessive Movement In Bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,915 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 99,915 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 159,392 miles

Alternator Insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General Underbody Corrosion

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 159,392 miles

Alternator Insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2015 159,392 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 158,678 miles

condition of exhaust mountings borderline .

condition of rear axle main bushes .

headlamp aims borderline .

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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C740 BYY is a 1985 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C740 BYY, 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 C740 BYY registered?

C740 BYY is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C740 BYY safe to buy?

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