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C258 LDT

1986 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

194,831 mi
Last recorded194,831 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 728113,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC258 LDT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2007 194,831 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bumper corroded

o/s hand brake low effort

o/s/f fog light broken

o/s/f inner wing in a rusty condition

Pass 27 Jun 2006 190,415 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills, o/s/f inner wing, rear arches and underside of vehicle in a rusty condition.

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2006 190,336 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills, o/s/f inner wing, rear arches, underside of vehicle in a rusty condition.

fuel pipes corroded

n/s hand brake low effort.

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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C258 LDT is a 1986 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 C258 LDT, 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 C258 LDT registered?

C258 LDT is a 1986 BMW 728, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C258 LDT safe to buy?

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