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A12 SLB

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

242,426 mi
Last recorded242,426 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SLB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 242,426 miles

Nearsdie front idler arm slight play

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 242,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearsdie front idler arm slight play

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 225,453 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 225,453 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 213,371 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 213,371 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 200,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 200,876 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 167,872 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 167,872 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 141,934 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 140,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2007 111,741 miles

play in the rear o/s track arm bush

Pass 19 Feb 2007 108,045 miles

Damage to nearside and offside centre chassis sections.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight damage to front to rear brake pipe.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 102,488 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 102,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A12 SLB is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 A12 SLB, 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.

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What year was A12 SLB registered?

A12 SLB is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A12 SLB safe to buy?

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