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BMR 16V

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,452 mi
Last recorded128,452 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMR 16V
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 128,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

srs light stays on

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 119,750 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

srs light stays on

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 119,750 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

srs light stays on

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 113,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 104,904 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 92,717 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 74,292 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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BMR 16V is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BMR 16V, 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 BMR 16V registered?

BMR 16V is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is BMR 16V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMR 16V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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