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C40 RPN

1986 BMW 728

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,734 mi
Last recorded108,734 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 728113,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC40 RPN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 108,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 108,734 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 98,945 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 98,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 87,160 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 73,525 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front number plate cracked - hydraulics leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 73,525 miles

front number plate cracked - hydraulics leak

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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C40 RPN is a 1986 BMW 728 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C40 RPN, 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 C40 RPN registered?

C40 RPN is a 1986 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C40 RPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C40 RPN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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