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C582 GYD

1986 BMW 728

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,489 mi
Last recorded123,489 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 728113,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC582 GYD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 123,489 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 123,466 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 121,404 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 121,322 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 121,322 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 120,676 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 120,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 119,802 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 119,802 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 117,057 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 117,057 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 103,318 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,705 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 95,705 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 95,396 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 94,562 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 93,751 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 92,700 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 92,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 91,739 miles

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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C582 GYD is a 1986 BMW 728 in Bronze with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C582 GYD, 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 C582 GYD registered?

C582 GYD is a 1986 BMW 728, first registered on 18 March 1986.

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