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C969 LFL

1985 BMW 728

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,009 mi
Last recorded23,009 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC969 LFL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,009 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 22,368 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,256 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,665 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,810 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 20,810 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

BOTH FRONT INNER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED

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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C969 LFL is a 1985 BMW 728 in Bronze with a 2,788cc 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 C969 LFL, 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 C969 LFL registered?

C969 LFL is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 24 September 1985.

Is C969 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C969 LFL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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