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D859 TTF

1986 BMW 728

White Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,502 mi
Last recorded77,502 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW 728113,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD859 TTF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,502 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tax disc holder encroaching swept area by more than 40mm

Fail 1 Jul 2011 77,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tax disc holder encroaching swept area by more than 40mm

Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,589 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 75,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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D859 TTF is a 1986 BMW 728 in White with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D859 TTF, 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 D859 TTF registered?

D859 TTF is a 1986 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D859 TTF safe to buy?

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