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C179 XLM

1986 BMW 728

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,704 mi
Last recorded96,704 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 728113,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC179 XLM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 96,704 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 96,704 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,704 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 96,704 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 96,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor / jacking points holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor /jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 96,704 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 96,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 95,767 miles

Front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower jacking point has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Oct 2019 95,767 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect /too high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure likely to fall off (4.1.1 (c))

Front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower jacking point has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres have age cuts/scuffs

Fail 24 Aug 2018 92,553 miles

Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner/outer jacking points have excess corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point has excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres have age cuts/scuffs

Pass 14 Sep 2017 89,585 miles

Offside Front minor corrosion jacking point

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,542 miles

N/s rear upper fuel pipe has minor corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2014 87,822 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,829 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,701 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 80,302 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,601 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,397 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 75,397 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,514 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 70,149 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,921 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 66,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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C179 XLM is a 1986 BMW 728 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1986 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 113,627 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C179 XLM, 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 40 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C179 XLM registered?

C179 XLM is a 1986 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C179 XLM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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