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C924 VPM

1986 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

129,115 mi
Last recorded129,115 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 BMW 728113,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC924 VPM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 129,115 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 129,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 129,037 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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C924 VPM is a 1986 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C924 VPM, 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 C924 VPM registered?

C924 VPM is a 1986 BMW 728, first registered on 26 February 1986.

Is C924 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C924 VPM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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