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D244 NDT

1986 BMW 728

Bronze Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,378 mi
Last recorded73,378 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 728113,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD244 NDT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 73,378 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 73,327 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 73,105 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,642 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 72,073 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 71,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2015 71,794 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 71,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,179 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,280 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 70,111 miles

steering system has slight play in ball joint

Pass 5 May 2006 69,898 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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D244 NDT is a 1986 BMW 728 in Bronze 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 D244 NDT, 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 D244 NDT registered?

D244 NDT is a 1986 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D244 NDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D244 NDT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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