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FEG 43Y

1983 BMW 728

Beige Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,599 mi
Last recorded122,599 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1983 BMW 728105,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEG 43Y
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2008 122,599 miles

Both wiper blade rubbers are split on ends,

Corrosion in nearside front floor but not in specified area.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Reflector on nearside front indicator is deteriorating.

Slight damage to nearside main beam headlamp lens

Some corrosion on front to rear metal fuel lines.

Some corrosion starting in offside rear inner body sill and nearside front inner wheel arch.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 122,599 miles

Both wiper blade rubbers are split on ends,

Corrosion in nearside front floor but not in specified area.

Reflector on nearside front indicator is deteriorating.

Slight damage to nearside main beam headlamp lens

Some corrosion on front to rear metal fuel lines.

Some corrosion starting in offside rear inner body sill and nearside front inner wheel arch.

Pass 1 May 2007 113,096 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 112,768 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2nd exhaust rubber mounting on central silencer is deteriorating.

Corrosion in offside front floor (not in specified area).

Corrosion starting in offside rear inner body sill and nearside front inner wheel arch near spring top mounting.

Nearside screen washer jets are weak.

Some damage to nearside main beam headlamp lens.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 110,047 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FEG 43Y is a 1983 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 105,902 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 FEG 43Y, 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 43 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 FEG 43Y registered?

FEG 43Y is a 1983 BMW 728, first registered on 17 March 1983.

Is FEG 43Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEG 43Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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