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383 CYA

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

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Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration383 CYA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026
Pass 31 Mar 2025 56,102 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 52,769 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 52,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 51,833 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,819 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 51,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,670 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 51,177 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,335 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 49,257 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,257 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,019 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,912 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 43,912 miles

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

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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383 CYA is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 120,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 383 CYA, 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 29 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 383 CYA?

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What year was 383 CYA registered?

383 CYA is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is 383 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 383 CYA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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