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C455 CWT

1986 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,877 mi
Last recorded110,877 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2006
Typical for 1986 BMW 728113,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC455 CWT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2006 110,877 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 110,874 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside 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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C455 CWT is a 1986 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C455 CWT, 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 C455 CWT registered?

C455 CWT is a 1986 BMW 728, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C455 CWT safe to buy?

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