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LIB 3052

1986 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,699 mi
Last recorded112,699 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 728113,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 3052
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 112,699 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 112,699 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 112,618 miles

c/l 432298

Fail 21 Mar 2006 112,598 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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LIB 3052 is a 1986 BMW 728 in Red 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 LIB 3052, 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

How do I check the history of LIB 3052?

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What year was LIB 3052 registered?

LIB 3052 is a 1986 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is LIB 3052 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIB 3052 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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