MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
various underside corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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 ()
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)
Alternator Insecure
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General Underbody Corrosion
Oil leak ()
Alternator Insecure
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General Underbody Corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
condition of exhaust mountings borderline .
condition of rear axle main bushes .
headlamp aims borderline .
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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C740 BYY is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 1 October 1985.
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