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VRK 43X

1982 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,380 mi
Last recorded117,380 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 1982 BMW 728115,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRK 43X
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2006 117,380 miles

corrosion to n/s/f inner and outer sill - not in perscribed aera

corrosion to o/s/f inner and outer sill - not in perscribed aera

damage to rear bumper - no sharp edge's

n/s/r shocker weather cover split

Fail 23 May 2006 117,350 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n/s/f sill jacking point

corrosion to o/s/f sill at jacking point

n/s/r shocker weather cover split

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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VRK 43X is a 1982 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 115,999 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 VRK 43X, 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 44 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 VRK 43X registered?

VRK 43X is a 1982 BMW 728, first registered on 4 January 1982.

Is VRK 43X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRK 43X shows 2 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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