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H18 BEM

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,224 mi
Last recorded170,224 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 BEM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 170,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 169,653 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 169,652 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2023 168,493 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 167,977 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 167,965 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling anti rollbar link rod (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

handbrake warning light permanently illuminated

Pass 21 Sep 2020 167,781 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 167,777 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function spring seat damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 166,827 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 166,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel fouling inner arch when in lock (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 23 May 2014 162,877 miles

All tyres beginning to perish

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

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly on the edges of the tread

Pass 15 Apr 2013 162,008 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 162,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 28 Mar 2012 156,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning lamp is illuminated.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 156,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning lamp is illuminated.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 156,370 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 152,227 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 148,190 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 139,204 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 108,504 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 97,731 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 97,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H18 BEM is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H18 BEM, 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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What year was H18 BEM registered?

H18 BEM is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is H18 BEM safe to buy?

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