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K10 BBC

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,491 mi
Last recorded124,491 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 BBC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 124,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 116,842 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2019 116,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 115,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 115,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 112,614 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 112,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 107,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 107,630 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 98,184 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Offside Front & rear tyres tread low

Offside Rear suspension bush slight play

Rear pads low

Fail 30 Nov 2015 98,184 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Offside Front & rear tyres tread low

Offside Rear suspension bush slight play

Rear pads low

Pass 6 Nov 2014 88,821 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 88,821 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 88,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,396 miles

Brake warning light on dash - not abs so ok for test but advise checked,

Pass 1 Aug 2011
Pass 9 Jul 2010
Pass 6 Jul 2009
Pass 20 Jun 2008 81,309 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 79,205 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 77,501 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 75,251 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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K10 BBC is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K10 BBC, 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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K10 BBC is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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