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C690 WVN

1986 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,859 mi
Last recorded145,859 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 728113,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC690 WVN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 145,859 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2014 145,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 143,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre rear exhaust strap deteriated

damage on front chassis members

n/s/r outer h/brake cable casing broken

unable to see front brake pad thickness

unable to see rear brake pad thickness

Fail 14 Aug 2013 143,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre rear exhaust strap deteriated

damage on front chassis members

n/s/r outer h/brake cable casing broken

unable to see front brake pad thickness

unable to see rear brake pad thickness

Pass 20 Aug 2012 141,466 miles

exhaust blowing from various joints recommend reseal

n/s h/lamp aim on upper limits

n/s/ outer h/brake cable cracked recommend new cable

unable to see front and rear brake pad thickness

Pass 17 Aug 2011 139,076 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 136,447 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Fail 6 Aug 2010 136,447 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Pass 3 Sep 2009 135,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2009 135,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 134,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 133,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 133,537 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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C690 WVN is a 1986 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C690 WVN, 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 C690 WVN registered?

C690 WVN is a 1986 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C690 WVN safe to buy?

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