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XKJ 95X

1982 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,999 mi
Last recorded115,999 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 728115,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKJ 95X
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 115,999 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front jacking point holed not within 30 cm

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 115,999 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front jacking point holed not within 30 cm

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front sill/jacking point holed (not within 30cm )

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 115,999 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 115,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 115,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 115,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 116,001 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 115,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 115,999 miles

Both Rear Shocks Weak

Brake Pad Warning Lamp On

Excessive Oil Leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 115,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both Rear Shocks Weak

Brake Warning Lamp

Excessive Oil leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 115,999 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated.

oil leak!

Pass 28 Jun 2011 115,999 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

o/s front shock absorber slight dampness.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 115,999 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 115,999 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 115,999 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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XKJ 95X is a 1982 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XKJ 95X, 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.

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What year was XKJ 95X registered?

XKJ 95X is a 1982 BMW 728, first registered on 22 May 1982.

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