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A4 DOE

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

145,864 mi
Last recorded145,864 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DOE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 145,864 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 143,707 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 142,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 140,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 140,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside windscreen washer not working

Pass 28 Jan 2022 138,541 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint joining idler drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joins to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level just above min mark

Fail 21 Jan 2022 138,540 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel handbrake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint joining idler drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joins to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level just above min mark

Pass 27 Jan 2021 137,601 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint attached to idler drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint joins hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 136,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2018 134,735 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2018 134,725 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 133,094 miles

Nearside washer inoperative, but sufficient washer fluid reaching the screen

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 131,975 miles

engine oil level low

offside and nearside front suspension arm dust covers perished

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 22 Nov 2016 131,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil level low

offside and nearside front suspension arm dust covers perished

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 12 Nov 2015 129,488 miles

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 128,166 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 127,091 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 127,075 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 126,284 miles

offside rear upper suspension arm bush worn

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 123,745 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 123,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 119,747 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 119,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 114,841 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 110,844 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 107,014 miles

tyres worn

Pass 13 Dec 2006 100,141 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn.

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

unable to measure brake pads.

Fail 11 Dec 2006 100,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes. †unable to measure brake pads. †nearside rear tyre worn. †

Pass 20 Dec 2005 92,319 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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A4 DOE is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A4 DOE, 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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A4 DOE is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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