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YRR 459Y

1983 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

179,549 mi
Last recorded179,549 miles
Recorded on10 May 2006
Typical for 1983 BMW 728105,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRR 459Y
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 May 2006 179,549 miles

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

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

fuel pipes excessively corroded

play in o/s/ f wheel bearing

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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YRR 459Y is a 1983 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 YRR 459Y, 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 YRR 459Y registered?

YRR 459Y is a 1983 BMW 728, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is YRR 459Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRR 459Y shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YRR 459Y have outstanding finance?

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