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H6 VMR

1997 BMW 728

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,270 mi
Last recorded158,270 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 VMR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 158,270 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 158,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 153,419 miles

Air bag light on

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 153,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Air bag light on

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 143,165 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 143,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 136,009 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 132,875 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 132,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 125,308 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre thread on limit.

Fail 10 Feb 2006 125,308 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre thread on limit.

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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H6 VMR is a 1997 BMW 728 in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H6 VMR, 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 H6 VMR registered?

H6 VMR is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is H6 VMR safe to buy?

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