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A20 ESP

1997 BMW 728

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,660 mi
Last recorded80,660 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 ESP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,660 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 80,062 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,140 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 76,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2014 75,900 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 74,998 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,813 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 73,748 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,748 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,712 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,691 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 69,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,469 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 67,627 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 62,829 miles

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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A20 ESP is a 1997 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A20 ESP, 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

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What year was A20 ESP registered?

A20 ESP is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A20 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 ESP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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