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RUL 247Y

1983 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,506 mi
Last recorded145,506 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW 728105,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUL 247Y
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 145,506 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 145,505 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RUL 247Y is a 1983 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RUL 247Y, 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 RUL 247Y?

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What year was RUL 247Y registered?

RUL 247Y is a 1983 BMW 728, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is RUL 247Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUL 247Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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