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A181 XTL

1984 BMW 728

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

188,820 mi
Last recorded188,820 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2006
Typical for 1984 BMW 728106,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA181 XTL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2006 188,820 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A181 XTL is a 1984 BMW 728 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1984 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 106,086 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 A181 XTL, 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 42 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 A181 XTL registered?

A181 XTL is a 1984 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A181 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A181 XTL 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.

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