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C811 NHR

1985 BMW 728

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,393 mi
Last recorded138,393 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC811 NHR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2007 138,393 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

l/h/f headlamp holed but not affecting aim

signs of corrosion evident throughout vehicle

some corrosion evident brake and fuel pipes

Fail 7 Dec 2007 138,367 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

l/h/f headlamp holed but not effecting aim

signs of corrosion evident throughout vehicle

some corrosion evident brake and fuel pipes

Pass 4 Jan 2007 131,869 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 131,869 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 126,466 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 126,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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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C811 NHR is a 1985 BMW 728 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C811 NHR, 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 C811 NHR registered?

C811 NHR is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 29 October 1985.

Is C811 NHR safe to buy?

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