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L4 PEO

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,666 mi
Last recorded130,666 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 PEO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 130,666 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 130,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Feb 2010 120,585 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 120,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 111,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 95,735 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 95,735 miles

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

adv oil leak at gear box †adv slight play in rear wheel bearings †adv slight lift o/s lower ball joint †adv rear brake pipes ligt corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,360 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 63,358 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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L4 PEO is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L4 PEO, 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 L4 PEO registered?

L4 PEO is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is L4 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 PEO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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