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D13 RNR

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 RNR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025
Pass 10 Aug 2024 85,433 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 85,380 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,063 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 84,247 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 83,639 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,109 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 80,286 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,822 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 75,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,441 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,113 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 68,070 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 66,076 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,618 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,102 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,929 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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D13 RNR is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D13 RNR, 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 D13 RNR registered?

D13 RNR is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is D13 RNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 RNR shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D13 RNR have outstanding finance?

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