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B18 WNU

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,757 mi
Last recorded70,757 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 WNU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 70,757 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,515 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 70,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 69,530 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,226 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,674 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 67,937 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 66,282 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 66,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,515 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,319 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 55,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,749 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,893 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,575 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2012 48,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2011 47,630 miles

rear of undervehicle corroded around subframe

Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear of undervehicle corroded around subframe

Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,593 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,671 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,129 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 43,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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B18 WNU is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B18 WNU, 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 B18 WNU registered?

B18 WNU is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is B18 WNU safe to buy?

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