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YLW 857X

1981 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,797 mi
Last recorded113,797 miles
Recorded on12 May 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLW 857X
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2007 113,797 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 113,797 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 113,797 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 113,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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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YLW 857X is a 1981 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YLW 857X, 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 45 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 YLW 857X?

You can check the full history of YLW 857X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YLW 857X registered?

YLW 857X is a 1981 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is YLW 857X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLW 857X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YLW 857X have outstanding finance?

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