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C878 WLC

1986 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,315 mi
Last recorded157,315 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 728113,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC878 WLC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 157,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 157,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 156,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 153,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 151,964 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 151,964 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 147,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 147,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 144,723 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release cannot get to seat belt buckle to test ,as it is not accessable to test (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 141,268 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 138,585 miles

a temporary repair has been carried out by welding a patch on the centre exhaust box

Fail 21 Sep 2013 138,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 132,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 129,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 127,041 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate stone damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2010 127,041 miles

front number plate stone damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2008 126,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 124,585 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside front jacking point corroded (not prescribed area)

oil leaking from around steering box

play in steering

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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C878 WLC is a 1986 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C878 WLC, 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 C878 WLC registered?

C878 WLC is a 1986 BMW 728, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C878 WLC safe to buy?

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