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IIW 702

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,889 mi
Last recorded132,889 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIW 702
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2017 132,889 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2016 132,882 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2014 132,871 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2013 132,867 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2012 132,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 131,500 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 130,717 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 128,452 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 115,165 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 100,303 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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IIW 702 is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 IIW 702, 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 IIW 702?

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What year was IIW 702 registered?

IIW 702 is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is IIW 702 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIW 702 shows 10 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 IIW 702 have outstanding finance?

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