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D488 DRU

1986 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,126 mi
Last recorded126,126 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW 728113,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD488 DRU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 126,126 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 125,693 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 125,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 125,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 124,454 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 124,454 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring retaining cup holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 123,783 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 122,927 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 122,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 121,177 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 118,189 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 112,057 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small leak from hose going into steering box

Pass 21 Jul 2010 106,838 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 106,837 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 99,271 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 79,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,226 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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D488 DRU is a 1986 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D488 DRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D488 DRU registered?

D488 DRU is a 1986 BMW 728, first registered on 12 August 1986.

Is D488 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D488 DRU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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