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K16 SLM

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

136,913 mi
Last recorded136,913 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 SLM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 136,913 miles

both front arms corrosion

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2024 135,482 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general underneath corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2024 135,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general underneath corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2023 133,839 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 132,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 132,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 131,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 131,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 131,173 miles

Nearside Rear Upper frontmost suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

both rear tyre valves deterioated

front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 129,989 miles

Nearside Rear Upper frontmost suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2019 129,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 128,665 miles

front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front metal brake pipes covered in grease

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 127,060 miles

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 127,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/R tyre valve deteriorated

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 124,921 miles

O/S/R flexible brake hose deteriorated

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 124,921 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint frontmost (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/R flexible brake hose deteriorated

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 121,025 miles

N/S/R flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight movement in N/S/F frontmost ball joint

Pass 23 Apr 2015 121,025 miles

N/S/R flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight movement in N/S/F frontmost ball joint

Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 115,470 miles

O/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 113,551 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 113,551 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 108,398 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 106,527 miles

o/s/f fog light lense broken

Pass 21 Apr 2009 103,729 miles

slight play in steering system / surface corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 103,728 miles

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

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

slight play in steering system / surface corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 99,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 96,411 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 93,635 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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K16 SLM is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 K16 SLM, 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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K16 SLM is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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