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FIL 1527

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,784 mi
Last recorded98,784 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 1527
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 98,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear pads wearing low

Fail 6 Oct 2012 98,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,511 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 92,011 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,314 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 87,162 miles

FRONT FLOOR TAYS FITTED INSPECTION DONE AS BEST POSSABLE.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 87,162 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

FRONT FLOOR TAYS FITTED INSPECTION DONE AS BEST POSSABLE.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 83,668 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,037 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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FIL 1527 is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FIL 1527, 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

How do I check the history of FIL 1527?

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What year was FIL 1527 registered?

FIL 1527 is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is FIL 1527 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 1527 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIL 1527 have outstanding finance?

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