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J13 ULL

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

47,328 mi
Last recorded47,328 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 ULL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 47,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025
Pass 28 May 2024 46,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 45,382 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 45,136 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021
Fail 3 Jun 2021

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 44,332 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 43,637 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 43,637 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018
Pass 24 May 2017 40,074 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 40,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 May 2016 39,037 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 38,424 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 37,850 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,628 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,279 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,778 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,056 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,569 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 33,261 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 32,075 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 32,075 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2006 31,176 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 31,176 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J13 ULL is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J13 ULL, 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 J13 ULL registered?

J13 ULL is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is J13 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 ULL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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