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JWR 908Y

1983 BMW 728

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,652 mi
Last recorded95,652 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 728105,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 908Y
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 95,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe corroded both front and rear

Fail 6 Jun 2023 95,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe corroded both front and rear

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 94,511 miles

vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal

Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,101 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 93,101 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 92,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 90,582 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 89,858 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 89,858 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 87,195 miles

Oil leak

offside front jack point deterioated

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 87,156 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

offside front jack point deterioated

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 84,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,094 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 1 Aug 2013 82,094 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 11 May 2010 82,089 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 81,886 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2007 80,321 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 79,469 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 78,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 78,562 miles

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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JWR 908Y is a 1983 BMW 728 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWR 908Y, 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

How do I check the history of JWR 908Y?

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What year was JWR 908Y registered?

JWR 908Y is a 1983 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JWR 908Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWR 908Y shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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