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D655 KAT

1986 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,076 mi
Last recorded149,076 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 728113,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD655 KAT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 149,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 149,067 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 145,870 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 145,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 144,839 miles

Battery insecure

offside front and nearside front sill jacking up points corroded

offside front and nearside front wing bottoms corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 144,836 miles

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

offside front and nearside front sill jacking up points corroded

offside front and nearside front wing bottoms corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 142,545 miles

offside and nearside front inner sills/floor corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2010 142,545 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

offside and nearside front inner sills/floor corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2009 139,991 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 137,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 136,711 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 135,995 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 134,749 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 134,749 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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D655 KAT is a 1986 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D655 KAT, 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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D655 KAT is a 1986 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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