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H19 OSS

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,003 mi
Last recorded156,003 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 OSS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 156,003 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 148,757 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 141,219 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 137,482 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 136,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 127,275 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 127,272 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 122,310 miles

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

unable to see front brake pads properly.

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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H19 OSS is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H19 OSS, 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 H19 OSS registered?

H19 OSS is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is H19 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H19 OSS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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